FIDA: Sharon Otieno verdict restores faith in justice
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya says the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused in the murder of Sharon Otieno restores public confidence in the justice system...
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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.
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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.
