DPP hails High Court verdict in Sharon Otieno murder case
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has welcomed the High Court’s judgment convicting former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the murder of the late Sharon Otieno, saying the Office now looks forward to sentencing. In a statement issued afte..
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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- Okoth Obado and his co-accused will be remanded for 21 days pending pre-sentencing reports after their bond was revoked.
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High Court Convicts Okoth Obado, Two Aides for Sharon Otieno's Murder - July 2026
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 High Court delivered the verdict after an almost eight-year wait, leading to tears, silence, and relief in court. The Director of Public Prosecutions hailed the conviction as a significant milestone for justice and accountability in Kenya. The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) stated the verdict restores faith in the justice system. The convicted individuals were taken to remand after the verdict.
