Michael Juma Oyamo — former Personal Assistant to Migori Governor, convicted of 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno alongside Okoth Obado and Caspal Ojwang Obiero.
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… Obado, 64, was convicted alongside his former personal assistant Michael Juma Oyamo and former Migori County official Caspal Ojwang Obiero on July 23 after the court found that the prosecution had proved the murder case beyond reasonable doubt. …
Obado, co-convicts to learn fate on November 27 over Sharon murderCapital News
… Mr Otieno, however, expressed anger towards Obado’s co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, saying he had not seen the same remorse from the two. …
Sharon’s father urges leniency for remorseful Obado, condemns co-convictsCapital News
… Obado, his former Personal Assistant Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Obiero were convicted after the High Court found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt in the murder of Otieno and her unborn child. …
DPP seeks death sentence for Obado, two co-convicts over Sharon Otieno murderCapital News
… The sentencing proceedings are taking place at the Milimani High Court on Wednesday, with the court considering mitigation and reports before deciding the punishment for Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero. …
Obado faces sentencing in Sharon Otieno murder caseThe Standard
… Justice Githua convicted Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Juma Oyamo and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Ajwang Obiero on July 23, finding that the prosecution had proved the murder case against all three beyond reasonable doubt. …
Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare ObadoThe Standard
… Gichuhi made the submissions before Justice Cecilia Githua on Wednesday during the sentencing hearing of Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Juma Oyamo and former Migori County clerk Caspal Ojwang Obiero.She said the court subsequently considered the evidence and convict …
DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murderCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, will return to the High Court on September 16, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing following their conviction over the murder of Rongo University stud …
Obado seeks leniency as court sets September 16 sentencing for Sharon murderThe Standard
… r the court has received the reports required before mitigation and sentencing of the three convicts.Last month, Justice Githua ordered the Probation Department to prepare and file the reports within 21 days after convicting Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Juma Oyamo …
Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing loomsThe Standard
… Before the court stood former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former Personal Assistant Michael Juma Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero, a former clerical officer with the County Government of Migori. …
Reflections from the Sharon Otieno murder JudgmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 24 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Casper Ojwang Obiero, have been transferred to Industrial Area Remand Prison after being convicted of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. …
Obado, Co-Convicts Moved to Industrial Area Prison Ahead of SentencingThe High Court will deliver sentences on November 27 for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts following their July conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The three remain in custody pending sentencing.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court will deliver sentences on November 27 for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts following their July conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The three remain in custody pending sentencing.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The father of slain university student Sharon Otieno told the High Court that he would not oppose a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, citing the convicted former governor's remorse and reconciliation efforts with the family. However, he expressed anger toward Obado's co-convicts Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, saying he had not seen similar remorse from them.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose the death sentence on former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, over the murder of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child. The prosecution argued that the maximum penalty should apply despite the victim's parents requesting leniency.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado appears for sentencing in the Sharon Otieno murder case at Milimani High Court alongside co-convicts Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, nearly eight years after the 26-year-old Rongo University student was abducted and found dead in Homa Bay County. Obado is seeking a non-custodial sentence citing personal circumstances and the lengthy court process, while Sharon's family, though affected by significant emotional and financial difficulties, has expressed openness to reconciliation.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The mother of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the High Court not to imprison former Migori Governor Okoth Obado following his conviction for her daughter's murder, saying his imprisonment would cause another death in her family and that her family has forgiven him.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose a deterrent sentence on former Migori governor Okoth Obado and two aides convicted of Sharon Otieno's murder, citing the planned nature of the killing, abuse of trust, and harm to her family.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts will appear before the High Court on September 16, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing following their conviction in the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court will consider probation reports, a victim impact statement, and submissions from prosecution and defence before determining sentences.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two former aides returned to Milimani High Court for a virtual mention to check if pre-sentence and victim impact reports have been filed before mitigation and sentencing in the murder of Sharon Otieno, a 26-year-old Rongo University student they were convicted of killing in September 2018.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Cecilia Gathua delivered judgment in the murder trial of Sharon Otieno on July 23, 2026, nearly eight years after the killing. The trial involved former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former Personal Assistant Michael Juma Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero, a former clerical officer with the County Government of Migori.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Juma Oyamo, and Casper Ojwang Obiero have been convicted of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno and transferred to Industrial Area Remand Prison ahead of sentencing. Justice Cecilia Githua ordered probation officers to prepare pre-sentence reports within 21 days, finding that Obado financed the killing while Oyamo and Obiero executed the plan.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →