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Asentus Ogwella Akuku “Danger” was a famous Kenyan polygamist from Siaya County, widely remembered for the unusually large size of his family. He became popularly known as “Danger” because of his reputation as a strict and formidable man.
Akuku Danger reportedly married more than 100 women over his lifetime and fathered well over 150 children, although the exact figures vary among historical accounts. He was also a successful businessman who owned businesses, houses and vehicles, using his wealth to support his very large family. His story became part of Kenyan popular history because of the scale of his polygamous household.
Akuku Danger died on 3 October 2010, aged about 92, at his home in Rang’ala, Siaya County. His death brought renewed attention to his extraordinary family history and his place in Kenya's social history.
Akuku Danger reportedly married more than 100 women over his lifetime and fathered well over 150 children, although the exact figures vary among historical accounts. He was also a successful businessman who owned businesses, houses and vehicles, using his wealth to support his very large family. His story became part of Kenyan popular history because of the scale of his polygamous household.
Akuku Danger died on 3 October 2010, aged about 92, at his home in Rang’ala, Siaya County. His death brought renewed attention to his extraordinary family history and his place in Kenya's social history.