The rise and fall of Obado Sirkal

He was larger than life. A political behemoth who was daring, wealthy, unafraid, and took opponents head-on, and was building himself as a force to reckon with in Nyanza politics...

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Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has been convicted of murder, marking a significant fall from his once powerful political stature in Nyanza.

The conviction relates to the alleged murder of his former lover, Sharon Otieno.
Okoth Obado was a prominent political figure in Migori, known for his strong support base and ability to challenge the influence of the ODM party.
His political career saw him rise to become a formidable force before his legal troubles.

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