Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two former aides, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, have been found guilty of the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno.

• The conviction marks a significant step towards justice for Sharon Otieno's family and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• Lady Justice Cecilia Githua delivered the ruling on July 23, 2026, stating that the evidence conclusively pointed to the accused acting with malice aforethought.
• The victim, Sharon Otieno, was 26 years old, 28 weeks pregnant, and abducted, raped, and murdered in Owade, Homa Bay County.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) 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.

• The conviction is hailed as a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for victims of serious crimes.
• The key individuals convicted are Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero.
• Sharon Otieno, a 28-year-old mother of three, was 28 weeks pregnant when she was abducted and murdered.

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has lauded the High Court's conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others for the murder of Sharon Otieno, stating it restores faith in the justice system after an almost eight-year wait.

• Former Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero were found guilty of murdering Sharon Otieno.
• The verdict comes nearly eight years after Sharon Otieno, who was approximately seven months pregnant, was killed on September 3, 2018.
• FIDA-Kenya commended the court, prosecutors, and witnesses, while figures like Martha Karua questioned the lengthy delay and urged equal commitment to femicide cases.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has welcomed the High Court’s verdict convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero of the murder of Sharon Otieno, expressing anticipation for the sentencing.

• Sharon Otieno, a 28-year-old graduate and mother, was 28 weeks pregnant when murdered in 2018.
• The case involved the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and 42 witnesses.
• Okoth Obado and his co-accused will be remanded for 21 days pending pre-sentencing reports after their bond was revoked.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has hailed the High Court's conviction of Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno. The verdict is described as a significant milestone for justice and accountability in Kenya.

• The convictions mark the culmination of a trial nearly eight years after the murder.
• Key individuals convicted include former Migori Governor Okoth Obado.
• The victim, Sharon Otieno, was 26 years old and 28 weeks pregnant at the time of her brutal murder.