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Mariko Awino, was born to Otuoro Odoro and Odhigi 1904, at a village called Kodocho, Ramogi Sub-Location, Sigoti Location, Nyakach. Upon Otuoro's death by around 1920, Mariko was left with the responsibility of taking care of over 20 siblings. Mariko was the second born to Otuoro, the first born being Oole. Having been left with the heavy burden, Mariko gathered courage and brought all the Otuoro family together in one homestead; including all the 6 wives of Otuoro. Otuoro was the riches of the Luo by then. He was nicknamed "Openjo ndege", meaning the person who asked for the price of a plane. He was respected for having bragged that he could buy a plane any time if he sold the large herd of cattle he owned. The nickname was later passed on to Mariko Awino who inherited the enormous wealth of his father; Oole the first born having taken his share and lavishly spent it outside the family circles.