Kenyan politician who served as Governor of Migori County.
Most recent filing 16 Sep 2026Last confirmed 26 Oct 202610 sources
Question
What is Okoth Obado’s legal position?
Present position
ConvictedPresent position
He was convicted of murder on 23 July 2026 and is awaiting sentence, scheduled for 27 November 2026.
Detail
Murder of Sharon Otieno (High Court criminal trial)
Convicted
He was convicted of murder on 23 July 2026 and is awaiting sentence, scheduled for 27 November 2026.1234
Authority
High Court of Kenya at Milimani, Nairobi (Justice Cecilia Githua)
Status as of
23 Jul 2026
History
24 Sep 2018First appeared before the High Court, jointly charged with Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero with the murder of Sharon Otieno and her unborn child; pleaded not guilty.
2018Released on bond after about a month in remand.
Jul 2021Trial began.
Jan 2025Court found a case to answer on the murder of Sharon Otieno and insufficient evidence on the count relating to the unborn child.
23 Jul 2026Found guilty of murder together with both co-accused.
16 Sep 2026Pre-sentencing submissions heard; sentencing set for 27 November 2026.
Migori County Sh73.5 million corruption case (with family members and associates)
Closed
The criminal corruption case was terminated in May 2026 by withdrawal of charges under a court-approved plea agreement, linked to forfeiture of about Sh235 million in assets; this was a withdrawal, not an acquittal on the merits.5678
Authority
Milimani Anti-Corruption Court; ODPP; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Status as of
15 May 2026
History
2020Charged together with his children and business associates over alleged misuse of about Sh73.4 million of Migori County funds.
8 Jul 2024Trial resumed before Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile (EACC).
30 Sep 2025ODPP and accused presented a plea agreement involving forfeiture of about Sh235m in assets; EACC opposed it.
15 May 2026Court adopted the plea agreement as its judgment and allowed the DPP to withdraw all charges against him and co-accused; he was discharged.
EACC civil forfeiture claims (Sh1.9 billion unexplained wealth and Sh73 million proceeds claims)
Settled
The civil claims were settled in 2024 by surrender of assets valued at about Sh235 million; settlement terms as reported do not state an admission of liability.910
Authority
High Court of Kenya, Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division (Justice Esther Maina)
Status as of
Jun 2024
History
25 May 2023High Court (E.N. Maina J) declined to stay EACC Civil Suit E010 of 2021 pending the related forfeiture suit ACEC No. 32 of 2018.
5 Jun 2024Settlement agreement dated; parties agreed to surrender of eight properties and two vehicles valued about Sh235.6m in full settlement of both claims; EACC withdrew the suits.