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Karaila. That is why Owak's homestead is now known as Kowak. Owak had five wives namely Nyagak, Nyaguti, Chipa and Mot. With Chipa he conceived Kibira and Otho. With
Nyaguti, he conceived three sons; Maugo, Okecha and Chwonyo. With Nyagak he conceived Ondiek, Achuth and Otenga. With Mot he conceived Ade and Ogunda. Chiemo was adapted son who lived in Owak homestead and Owak gave him the status of younger brother. Now, the Kowak village is generally considered to be occupied by the descendants of Kibira, who was the firstborn, and thus inherited his father's
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Kibira conceived Awuor Mbero, Obambo, Odipo and Ngueru. Abong'o Gumo conceived Owiti, Gumba and Rucho. Owiti conceived Awuor and another son who came to conceive Odeck. Owuor
Nyanguku conceived Waega, Wayaye, Amata Ochola and Sembe. Descendants of Gumba are Okuoga, Otieno mbeche and Joka Odingo. It is Didi family that bears Joka-Saramba, Jok-Abuodha and Jok-Awiti.
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