Sharon Murder: Obado Seeks Leniency, Citing Age, Health and Lengthy Murder Trial

Sharon murder: Obado seeks leniency, citing age, health and lengthy murder trial

The High Court set September 16 as the earliest possible date for the sentencing hearing.

Obado, co-convicts back in court as Sharon murder sentencing looms

Convicted former Migori Governor Zachariah Okoth Obado and his two former aides will return to the Milimani High Court today for a virtual mention.

SHOCK as SHARON OTIENO’s family supports former Governor OKOTH OBADO’s plea for leniency ahead of sentencing for her brutal murder

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has appealed to the High Court for a lenient sentence following his conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. Presenting a pre‑sentencing social inquiry report, Obado urged the court to show mercy, citing his advancing age, health complications, and the prolonged duration of the trial. He told probation officers he has no prior criminal record and highligh…

Explainer: Can Compensation Save Obado From Jail In Sharon’s Murder Case?

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Explainer: Can Compensation Save Obado from Jail in Sharon’s Murder Case? Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado is awaiting sentencing after being convicted in the murder of university student Sharon Otieno. As the sentencing date draws near, a debate has emerged over whether compensation to Sharon’s family could influence the court’s final decision and potentially spare him a custodial sentence.…

Obado seeks leniency as court sets September 16 sentencing for Sharon murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, will return to the High Court on September 16, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing following their conviction over the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.  The date was fixed on Tuesday after the three appeared virtually before High Court Judge Cecilia Githua, with probation reports filed to assist the c…

Obado Set To Be Sentenced On September 16 Over Sharon Otieno Murder

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will be sentenced on September 16, 2026, following his conviction in the 2018 murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.   The case began in September 2018, when Sharon, who was seven months pregnant, was abducted from Rongo town and later found dead near Kodera Forest in Homa Bay County.   Investigations revealed that Sharon had been in a relationship with Obado, and her pregnancy was directly linke…