Ventorina Aculu, a mother of eight in her 60s, says she is proud to have given birth to her many children. Her distress only set in with her last two, both sons and now adults. Omac Alfred and Kibwota ...

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This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Ventorina Aculu, a mother of eight in ...