Okoth Obado
KenyapoliticianMale2.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is currently facing graft charges as part of a broader investigation into corruption among Kenyan county governors, contributing to a significant wave of legal scrutiny in local governance.
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Okoth Obado is the former Migori governor convicted of the murder of Sharon Otieno.
Sharon Otieno's parents seek Dholuo interpreter during Obado sentencingKenya· 2026-09-16
The court convicted Obado, Oyamo and Obiero on July 23 after Justice Githua found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
DPP Ingonga seeks deterrent sentence for Obado, two aides over Sharon Otieno murderKenya· 2026-09-16
The mother of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the High Court not to send former Migori Governor Okoth Obado to prison.
Don't punish him': Sharon's mother pleads with court to spare ObadoKenya· 2026-09-16
Convicted murderer Okoth Obado was a significant political figure in Migori who stood up against Raila Odinga.
The rise and fall of Obado SirkalKenya· 2026-07-26
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was found guilty in the trial concerning Sharon's murder.
Sharon Otieno's parents speak after Obado convictionKenya· 2026-07-25
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was convicted for murder based on evidence related to an illicit affair.
From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailedKenya· 2026-07-25
Okoth Obado was convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno in 2018.
Justice served: Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Obado convictionKenya· 2026-07-25
Okoth Obado was convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno.
Sharon Otieno's Family Welcomes Obado Conviction, Says Justice Has Finally Been ServedKenya· 2026-07-24Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado was sent to prison for murder based on evidence of his actions prior to Sharon Otieno's death.
How Obado was nailed: Five Calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a Cover-Up CaseKenya· 2026-07-24Okoth Obado is a former Migori Governor convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno.
DPP hails Obado murder convictionKenya· 2026-07-23
Former Kenyan governor Okoth Obado was convicted of killing a pregnant student.
Former Kenyan governor Okoth Obado convicted of killing pregnant student
United Kingdom· 2026-07-23
They included former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, who declared ODM a dead horse and urged its members to decamp to other political outfits.
ODM fights back attempts by fringe parties to infiltrate NyanzaKenya· 2025-12-20
Okoth Obado is a former Migori Governor linked to properties auctioned by the EACC.
EACC raises Sh69m from sale of ex-Governor Obado's propertiesKenya· 2025-10-10
Okoth Obado is involved in a Sh235 million graft case deal as a former Migori Governor.
ODPP, EACC clash in court over Obado's Sh235m graft case dealKenya· 2025-09-05
Okoth Obado is a former Governor involved in a high-profile graft case mentioned in the context of the DPP's actions.
Lobby group gives DPP 14 days to prosecute corrupt officials or face ousterKenya· 2025-08-25
Okoth Obado is a former Migori Governor involved in a Sh505 million graft case.
Obado gets final chance to settle Sh505 million graft case out of courtKenya· 2025-07-01
Okoth Obado was the first Governor of Migori and was charged for his part in fictitious procurement deals that robbed taxpayers.
Auction of Obado's graft proceeds should serve as warning to the corruptKenya· 2025-06-25Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado told the High Court that he ended his romantic relationship with Sharon Otieno due to 'inconsistencies'.
Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'Kenya· 2025-04-24
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has told the High Court that he continued to support slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno even after their romantic relationship ended in March 2018.
Obado tells court he supported Sharon Otieno after breakupKenya· 2025-04-24
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has admitted to having an extramarital affair with the late university student Sharon Otieno.
Obado tells how wife and children learnt of secret affair with SharonKenya· 2025-04-23Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has admitted to having an extramarital affair with the late university student Sharon Otieno.
I apoligised when my wife learnt about affair with Sharon, says ObadoKenya· 2025-04-23Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has admitted to having had an affair with the late university student Sharon Otieno.
Okoth Obado: My relationship with Sharon Otieno was an open secretKenya· 2025-04-23
Other former governors who have battled corruption cases include Okoth Obado.
Enemies of devolution cripple service deliveryKenya· 2025-04-22
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado intends to call two witnesses in his defense in the ongoing Sharon Otieno murder trial.
Obado to call two more witnesses in Sharon Otieno murder trialKenya· 2025-02-25
Okoth Obado is a former Migori Governor facing graft charges.
How Waititu was nailed: A deep dive into the Sh588 million ScandalKenya· 2025-02-21
