A truly astonishing video from Kenya has recently gone viral, captivating people across the globe. Featured in it is a single Kenyan man with six wives; incredibly, all six women are pregnant at exactly the same time.
The six expected mothers, standing abreast, proudly show off their baby bumps, varying in pregnancy from about five to seven months. It is a rare spectacle.
Curiosity and amazement have greeted the story of this family, with many viewers in disbelief at how such a marvel could ever occur naturally.
Kenya: Miracle in a Polygamous Family
While some couples use the help of modern medical science in instances like IVF to be able to conceive, this family achieved their milestone without any such assisted reproductive technologies. This makes it all the more extraordinary.
The man, who practices polygamy, a tradition common in some parts of Kenya, is clearly overjoyed, expecting six new children all at once.
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The wives also seem happy and united, showing a special bond and harmony within this very large, growing household. This synchrony of their pregnancies has led to widespread discussion, as such a high number of simultaneous pregnancies with one husband is rarely heard of.
List of All Wives and Their Expected Pregnancy Month
| Wife Number | Pregnancy Duration |
| First wife | 7 months |
| Second wife | 6.5 months |
| Third wife | 6 months |
| Fourth wife | 5.5 months |
| Fifth wife | 5 months |
| Sixth wife | 5 months |
What is polygamy?
Polygamy is the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time, which can be categorized into three main types: polygyny (one man married to multiple women), polyandry (one woman married to multiple men), and group marriage (multiple spouses of different genders).
Polygamy Marriage Practices Under Spotlight
While polygamy is a recognized form of marriage in Kenya, especially under customary and Islamic law, having six wives pregnant all at once is still a huge talking point.
Well, the video has gone viral on social media. The reactions of people are running between astonishment and incredulity, with comments flowing from all corners of the globe.
For many, it’s a testament to life’s unpredictability and a notion about the varieties of family units that will always dot the global landscape.
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