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 2026 for the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.
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The Standard
… When the guardians of the law begin protesting the temple they serve, even the village drunk stops to listen.The acquittal of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado had, for some Kenyans, rekindled hope that courts would courageously weigh evidence without bowing to public emotion. …
When Justice Wears a Blindfold... and EarplugsThe Standard
… At the peak of his political career, convicted murderer Okoth Obado was not just your ordinary county chief. …
The rise and fall of Obado SirkalThe 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 JudgmentCitizen Digital
Sharon Otieno's family breaks silence after Obado murder conviction, begins journey to healing By Serfine Achieng July 25, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of the late Sharon Otieno. …
Sharon Otieno's family breaks silence after Obado murder conviction, begins journey to healingThe Standard
Five calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair formed the chain of evidence that sent former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to prison for murder. …
How Obado was nailed: Five Calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a Cover-Up CaseThe 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. …
Sharon Otieno's Family Welcomes Obado Conviction, Says Justice Has Finally Been ServedThe Standard
Five calls to a trusted aide, an alleged Sh30,000 abortion payment, secret meetings with a journalist, a Sh3.5 million counter-offer and a desperate bid to suppress an illicit affair formed the chain of evidence that sent former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to prison for murder. …
From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailedThe 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. …
Justice served: Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Obado convictionCapital 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 Standard
Former governor of Migori County Okoth Obado at the Milimani Law Courts on July 23, 2027. …
From power to jail: How secret affair, pregnancy and murder plot led to Obado's convictionFormer 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 →
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, 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 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 →
Sharon Otieno's parents, Douglas Otieno and Melinda Auma, have requested a Dholuo interpreter to address the High Court during the sentencing of former Migori governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides. Justice Cecilia Githua adjourned the hearing briefly to secure a Luo interpreter for the parents.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Sharon Otieno's father told the High Court he has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after the latter reached out to the family for reconciliation, but remains bitter toward two of her killers.
16 September 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 →