Michael Oyamo — former personal assistant to ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado, convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno in 2018 after arranging a meeting at Graca Hotel that led to her abduction.
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The Standard
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on September 16, 2026. …
As judgement draws nigh for Obado Co, it seems truth stranger than fictionThe Standard
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado (R) and his two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, at the Milimani Law Courts yesterday. …
Obado pleads for leniency as Sharon's parents 'forgive' himThe Standard
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado (R) and his two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, at the Milimani Law Courts yesterday. …
They have forgiven me: Obado pleads for leniency after reconciliation with Sharon's parentsCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo will know their fate on 27 November this year, when the court is scheduled to deliver their sentences in the case involving the death of journalism student Sharon Otieno. …
Sharon Otieno murder case: Court postpones Obado sentencing to November 27Citizen Digital
… dow._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The family's position emerged as the court heard submissions on sentencing for Obado, Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo …
Sharon Otieno's parents push for reconciliation as court weighs Obado sentenceCapital News
… Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his aide Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero were found guilty in July of murdering Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student, in a case that dates back to September 2018. …
Obado sentencing adjourned over dholuo interpreter requestThe Standard
Eight years, 42 witnesses, and a mountain of evidence culminated in the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero for the killing of Sharon Otieno. …
Sentencing of Sharon's killers will test if justice protects the powerlessThe Standard
… Zacharia Okoth Obado & 2 Others, convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and county clerical officer Caspal Ojwang Obiero for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, public sentiment welcomed the judicial closure. …
Beyond reasonable doubt or reasonable inference? Unpacking Obado's murder verdictCitizen Digital
… He acknowledged that he had entrusted Oyamo with handling matters involving Sharon, including linking up with her. …
Ex-Migori governor Obado seeks lenient sentence, citing age, health and lengthy trialCitizen Digital
… It was their first public appearance since the High Court found former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero guilty of her murder. …
Sharon Otieno's family breaks silence after Obado murder conviction, begins journey to healingFormer Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two aides Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have been convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno. The convictions mark the conclusion of what The Standard describes as one of the most consequential criminal cases in recent memory.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two aides Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have been convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno. The convictions mark the conclusion of what The Standard describes as one of the most consequential criminal cases in recent memory.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has asked the High Court to impose a three-year non-custodial term instead of the death sentence, while Sharon Otieno's parents have pleaded with the court not to send him to prison.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado asked the High Court to spare him the death sentence and impose a three-year non-custodial term instead, as Sharon Otieno's parents pleaded with the court not to send him to prison.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Caspal Obiero, and Michael Oyamo will be sentenced on November 27 following their conviction in the case of journalism student Sharon Otieno's death. The victim's parents have requested the court consider a non-custodial sentence for Obado.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The parents of murdered journalism student Sharon Otieno have asked the court to consider reconciliation and a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado during sentencing proceedings. Obado, Caspal Obiero, and Michael Oyamo were convicted of Sharon's murder, and the prosecution noted that while the family's position is relevant, the court is the ultimate decision-maker.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sentencing in the Sharon Otieno murder case has been adjourned after her family requested a Dholuo interpreter to make a verbal presentation in court. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his aide Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero were convicted in July of murdering Otieno, a Rongo University student, in September 2018.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero were convicted after eight years and 42 witnesses in the 2018 killing of 26-year-old Rongo University student Sharon Otieno, who was 28 weeks pregnant. Their sentencing is scheduled for 16 September.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion section examines the High Court conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, arguing that the prosecution's circumstantial evidence case raises questions about whether guilt was established beyond reasonable doubt or through logical inference, with no eyewitness or direct forensic evidence placing the accused at the scene.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado, convicted of murdering Sharon Otieno, has asked the High Court for a lenient sentence including a non-custodial term, citing his age, health condition, and the lengthy trial period. In his pre-sentence report, Obado maintained his innocence in Sharon's death despite acknowledging an intimate relationship with her, expressed remorse, and stated willingness to support her family.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sharon Otieno's family held a thanksgiving service after the High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of her 2018 murder. The family expressed relief at the conclusion of their eight-year quest for justice.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The parents of slain university student Sharon Otieno said they have forgiven their daughter's killers after Justice Cecilia Githua convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his aides Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo. Sharon's mother, Melida Auma, told The Standard that the case has drained the family economically and emotionally over eight years, with court expenses preventing other development projects.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of murdering Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The court cancelled their bond and remanded them in police custody pending a mention after 21 days.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, finding they acted with common intention. Justice Cecilia Githua revoked their bond terms and ordered them to remain in custody pending sentencing, with pre-sentence reports due within 21 days.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has convicted former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, finding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court held that Obado financed the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, and Obiero participated in concealing the offence.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has found former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero guilty of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno. Justice Cecilia Githua ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding that Obado had a clear motive centred on Sharon's pregnancy.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has found that Michael Oyamo, former personal assistant to ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado, played a central role in the events culminating in Sharon Otieno's abduction and murder, including convening a meeting at Graca Hotel that the court determined was intended to hand her over to those who later killed her.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court judge has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's claim that he accepted slain student Sharon Otieno's pregnancy was not sincere, finding that his monetary offers were intended to coerce her to abort rather than support the child. The court found that Obado pressured Sharon to abort and gave her Ksh.30,000, which she declined following her mother's advice, and that he distanced himself from her afterwards.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court judge Cecelia Githua has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado had a clear motive to eliminate Sharon Otieno to protect his reputation and conceal their relationship. The judge found that Obado pressured Sharon to terminate her pregnancy and allegedly gave her Ksh.30,000 for that purpose, which she declined.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court will deliver its judgment on Thursday in the murder case of university student Sharon Otieno, who was killed in 2018. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero are facing murder charges; the prosecution presented 42 witnesses and electronic evidence including SMS messages, WhatsApp communications and mobile phone records.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo, and former Migori County clerk Caspal Obiero will receive judgment on Thursday in the High Court at Milimani Law Courts in the murder case of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child, nearly eight years after being charged in 2018.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Milimani High Court convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Obado and two co-accused, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, of the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Justice Cecilia Githua found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Obado had motive to prevent their illicit relationship and her pregnancy from becoming public, with the seven-months-pregnant student dying from multiple stab wounds and manual strangulation.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has welcomed the High Court's conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno, a 28-year-old university graduate and mother of three. The DPP called the conviction a significant milestone in pursuing justice and accountability, and said it looks forward to an appropriate and deterrent sentence.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →