Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is facing sentencing at the Milimani High Court in the Sharon Otieno murder case, nearly eight years after the Rongo University student's death.

• Obado, alongside co-convicts Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, was convicted of murder in July 2026.
• The court is considering mitigation, including a request for a non-custodial sentence from Obado and a victim impact statement from Sharon Otieno's family.
• Sharon Otieno, who was pregnant, was abducted and found dead in Homa Bay County in September 2018.

The sentencing of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts for the 2018 murder of Sharon Otieno has been temporarily delayed.

• The delay was requested by Sharon Otieno's parents who need an interpreter.
• The individuals involved are former Governor Okoth Obado, his two co-convicts, and the parents of the victim, Sharon Otieno.
• The hearing was adjourned by Justice Cecilia Githua on Wednesday, September 16, after Sharon's parents sought to address the court.

Sentencing for the Sharon Otieno murder case has been postponed after the victim's family requested a Dholuo interpreter for their court presentation.

• The sentencing proceedings were adjourned by the High Court on Wednesday.
• The adjournment involves former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his aide Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero, who were found guilty in July.
• Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student, was abducted in September 2018.

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his co-accused have been found guilty of the murder of Sharon Otieno.

• The verdict marks a significant development in the high-profile murder case.
• The key individuals found guilty are Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo, and Caspal Obiero.
• The court is now set to deliver its sentencing for the convicted parties.

The sentencing of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado in the murder of Sharon Otieno has been adjourned. The High Court will deliver its ruling on November 27.

• Sentencing ruling delayed to November 27.
• Key figure involved: former Migori Governor Okoth Obado.
• The court has considered submissions from all parties, including secondary victims, before making its final decision.

To bolster food security, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has initiated the distribution of certified maize seeds and fertiliser to over 6,000 farmers in Ngoliba Ward, Thika constituency, in anticipation of heavy rains.

• Over 6,000 farmers in Ngoliba Ward received certified maize seeds and fertiliser.
• The initiative is led by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi.
• The distribution aims to enhance food security ahead of the expected heavy rainfall.

The mother of the late Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the court to spare former Migori Governor Okoth Obado a death or life sentence, citing forgiveness and a desire for him to support Sharon's children.

• The family has forgiven Okoth Obado and is requesting a non-custodial sentence.
• The key individuals involved are Sharon Otieno's mother and former Governor Okoth Obado.
• Sharon's mother expressed that a death or life sentence would be akin to "another death in my life" and emphasized the welfare of Sharon's children.