Also known as: Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado · Okoth Obado and Others · Republic v Okoth Obado and Others · Zachary Okoth Obado · former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado · former Migori Governor · Former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado · Zacharia Okoth Obado
Former Migori Governor convicted in 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno; sentenced forthcoming.
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Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 – The High Court has revoked the bond terms of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and former Migori County Clerk Caspal Obiero after convicting them of the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno, orderin …
Judge revokes Obado’s bond after murder conviction, orders pre-sentence reportsCitizen Digital
Ex-Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder By Dzuya Walter July 23, 2026 03:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assist …
Ex-Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murderCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 23 – 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. …
Court convicts Obado, Oyamo and Obiero over Sharon Otieno murderCitizen Digital
Michael Oyamo convened meeting to deliver Sharon Otieno to her killers - Court By Dzuya Walter July 23, 2026 03:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's former personal assist …
Michael Oyamo convened meeting to deliver Sharon Otieno to her killers - CourtCitizen Digital
Obado's claim that he accepted Sharon Otieno's pregnancy was not sincere; court rules By Dzuya Walter July 23, 2026 03:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file image of the late Sharon Otieno. …
Obado's claim that he accepted Sharon Otieno's pregnancy was not sincere; court rulesCitizen Digital
Obado had motive to eliminate Sharon Otieno - Justice Githua By Dzuya Walter July 23, 2026 02:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize High Court judge Cecelia Githua has ruled that former Migor …
Obado had motive to eliminate Sharon Otieno - Justice GithuaCapital News
… Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero are facing murder charges in one of Kenya’s most closely followed criminal trials. …
High Court Set to Deliver Judgment in Sharon Otieno Murder CaseCitizen Digital
Sharon Otieno murder: Ex-Governor Obado, two co-accused to know their fate today By Joseph Muia July 23, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado during a past court app …
Sharon Otieno murder: Ex-Governor Obado, two co-accused to know their fate todayThe Standard
All eyes will be on the High Court on Thursday as it delivers the long-awaited judgment in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides, in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno. …
Judgment day for Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder caseThe Standard
All eyes will be on the High Court on Thursday as it delivers the long-awaited judgment in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides, in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno. …
Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder caseFormer 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 →
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 →
Eight years after Sharon Otieno's body was found in Homa Bay, her family is seeking a Sh3.5 million house, a car, and millions of shillings from former Migori Governor Zacharia Okoth Obado that they say he promised her before her death.
21 August 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 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 →
An opinion piece argues that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's conviction for the murder of university student Sharon Otieno represents a significant moment in Kenya's criminal justice history, breaking a pattern where the politically connected evade accountability. However, the author contends that imprisonment alone does not constitute complete justice, and that the criminal system should go beyond punishment to include rehabilitation and restitution.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the standoff between Kenya's Judiciary and Law Society reflects deeper concerns about accountability and impartiality in the justice system, illustrated by public reaction to recent high-profile acquittals that has shaken confidence in the courts despite legal principles of presumption of innocence.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Okoth Obado was a prominent political figure in Nyanza who commanded significant support in Migori and stood against ODM's political dominance, but is now a convicted murderer.
26 July 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 →
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 →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on a chain of evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer, and efforts to suppress an illicit affair in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death—rather than on his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, with the family's lawyer describing the judgment as a landmark decision after an eight-year search for justice.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted of murder based on evidence including five calls to an aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, and attempts to suppress an alleged affair. The High Court's conviction focused on his actions in the weeks and months before Sharon Otieno's death rather than his whereabouts on the night of the killing.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has welcomed the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in her 2018 murder, describing the judgment as the culmination of an eight-year search for justice. The family's lawyer thanked the court for the landmark decision, saying the family had endured years of emotional pain and numerous delays before the case was concluded.
25 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 →
After eight years, the family of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno has learned who killed their daughter, following former Migori County governor Okoth Obado's conviction in the case.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
A court has convicted former Migori County governor Okoth Obado in the murder of 26-year-old Rongo University medical student Sharon Otieno, ruling that she was killed to protect his political power. The conviction brings closure to the family after eight years since her death.
24 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 →
Okoth Obado, a former Migori County governor and prominent Nyanza politician, has been convicted in the Sharon Otieno murder case and remanded for 21 days ahead of sentencing, marking the end of his political career.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The High Court will deliver judgment Thursday in the murder trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two former aides in the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno, ending nearly eight years of investigations and court proceedings in one of the country's most high-profile criminal cases.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court will deliver its judgment on Thursday in the trial of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two former aides charged with the 2018 killing of Sharon Otieno, concluding nearly eight years of investigations and court proceedings in one of the country's most high-profile criminal cases.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →