Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has for the first time revealed that he has 17 children.

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" I have 17 children," stated Atwoli who is now 69 years old. He spoke on Wednesday when he appeared for JKL show on Citizen TV.

In addition, he noted that besides paying for his 17 children school fees, "I also pay school fees for many more."

During the interview, he confessed of his prowess in the bedroom despite his old age.

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Jeff Koinange, the JKL show host posed, "Are you able to perform?" In response, he answered confidently stating "Mbaya sana," meaning very well.

The fiery trade unionist has three wives. He has been under sharp focus from the media in the past week after it emerged that he is engaged to KTN news anchor Mary Kilobi.

Kilobi is his third wife. She says she is into Atwoli that she fell for him because of his outstanding personality.

With his revelation of having 17 children, a section of Kenyans praised him saying:

Others, comically said that with such a huge number of children to take care of, Atwoli is not retiring anytime soon.