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Wananchi Opinion: Put Kenyans first in Political Negotiations ahead of 2027 electionsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 16 – The High Court will on November 27 deliver the sentences of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts following their conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. …
Obado, co-convicts to learn fate on November 27 over Sharon murderCapital 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 requestCapital News
… The sentencing comes nearly eight years after Sharon, a 26-year-old Rongo University student, was abducted and later found dead in Homa Bay County in September 2018. …
Obado faces sentencing in Sharon Otieno murder caseCapital News
… Ruto also revealed plans for youth hostels at Rongo University, TVETs and KMTC facilities, saying the government had allocated Sh28 billion to projects in the county. …
Ruto escalates Uhuru attack in MigoriThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The mother of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the High Court not to send former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to prison, saying his imprisonment could cause another death in her family.Melinda Auma made the emotional appeal on Wednesd …
Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare ObadoThe Standard
… Sharon, a Rongo University student, was killed in September 2018 while she was pregnant. …
DPP seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murderThe Standard
… The 2018 abduction, torture and murder of Sharon Otieno, a 26-year-old Rongo University student and mother of three who was 28 weeks pregnant at the time of her death, shocked the nation. …
Sentencing of Sharon's killers will test if justice protects the powerlessThe Standard
… That realisation marked the beginning of a journey that has now taken him beyond his personal experience and into a national campaign to get Kenyans talking about mental health.This week, Gori, a lecturer at Rongo University, began a long walk from Migori County to Nairobi, cover …
The long walk to break silence on mental healthCapital 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 murderAs UDA and ODM engage in alliance talks ahead of the 2027 election, an opinion piece argues that political negotiations should prioritize citizens' needs—including cost of living, unemployment, education, and public services—rather than focus solely on power-sharing arrangements.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As UDA and ODM engage in alliance talks ahead of the 2027 election, an opinion piece argues that political negotiations should prioritize citizens' needs—including cost of living, unemployment, education, and public services—rather than focus solely on power-sharing arrangements.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition leaders during a tour of Nyanza region, calling his political opponents "puppets" and "people for hire" being used to oppose his administration's development agenda. Ruto claimed Uhuru failed to deliver on roads, healthcare, housing and education while in government and is now using political allies to oppose the same programmes.
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, 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 →
Frederick Gori, a Rongo University lecturer, began an 18-day walk from Migori to Nairobi on August 18 to raise awareness about mental health and deliver petitions to county governments. Gori, who struggled with mental health challenges from age five but did not understand what he was experiencing until about five years ago, says the walk is part of a campaign to get Kenyans talking about mental health.
24 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 →
The family of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has asked the High Court for compensation, citing emotional trauma and financial depletion from her murder and prolonged court proceedings. The family reported spending approximately KSh1.2 million on travel and court attendance over seven to eight years, KSh3.5 million on funeral expenses, and selling assets to cover costs, leaving unmet needs in education, healthcare, food and housing.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Researchers from Rongo University have urged local farmers to embrace drought-tolerant sorghum to strengthen household food security and reduce diet-related diseases, showcasing climate-smart agricultural innovations including improved sorghum varieties and value-added products at the Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya Show.
1 August 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 →
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 →
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 →
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, 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 →
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 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 →
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 →
A bandit attack in Samburu County killed four people, including a National Police Reservist, prompting renewed concerns over insecurity in Kenya's north Rift region despite ongoing government security operations. The incident underscores the need for a broader and more sustained approach to restoring security in the region.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The University of Nairobi and seven other universities are awaiting renewal of their licences to offer law programmes, as the Council of Legal Education continues evaluating their applications under the Legal Education Act.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
At the 6th Multidisciplinary Conference at Rongo University, officials including the Secretary for Higher Education urged universities to ensure research moves beyond theory to address societal problems through innovation, noting that many research findings remain unpracticed.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →