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Kenyan Woman with 44 Children Faces Reproductive Restrictions

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.

On October 17, 2019, a remarkable story of Mariam, a Kenyan woman, made headlines. She had given birth to an astonishing 44 children, earning her the title of the world's most fertile woman.

However, her exceptional fertility came with a price. Mariam's daily routine involved using 25 kilograms of maize flour to ensure her children had enough to eat.

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