The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others have a case to answer in connection to the brutal murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno in 20218.
During a court ruling on Thursday January 30, 2025, Justice Cecilia Githua said that Obado, his personal assistant Juma Oyamo, and Migori County Clerk Casper Obiero have a case to answer, noting that the prosecution presented enough evidence.
“After considering all the evidence adduced l come to the conclusion that the prosecution has established a prima facie that is sufficient to put the three accused persons on their defence. I find each accused with a case to answer on count one and acquit them on count two, accordingly,” Justice Githua ruled.
However, the judge acquitted Obado and his co-accused of the killing of Sharon’s 28-week-old unborn baby.
While placing the three on their defence, the judge said that all the 42 witnesses have presented evidence linking the three with the abduction and subsequent brutal killing of Sharon.
On Sharon’s unborn baby, Justice Githua faulted the prosecution for presenting a murder charge instead of a charge of terminating the life of unborn baby.
Meanwhile, the case is set for hearing on February 25,2025.
