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January 29, 2026
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Why EACC opposes DPP's bid to drop graft charges against Obado

Why EACC opposes DPP's bid to drop graft charges against Obado

The EACC is calling the move a 'misapplication of the law'...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is challenging the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) bid to drop corruption charges against former Migori governor Okoth Obado and his associates. The EACC argues that terminating the trial under the guise of plea negotiations is a misapplication of the law and undermines public interest.

  • The EACC insists that Section 87(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC), as invoked by the ODPP, is not applicable in plea negotiations designed to terminate criminal proceedings.
  • The ODPP sought to terminate the case after Okoth Obado forfeited eight properties and two vehicles, collectively valued at Sh235.6 million, to the State in a prior civil agreement.
  • The EACC firmly states that restitution in a civil case cannot replace a factual admission of criminal liability, especially in corruption cases, as it erodes public confidence.

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