Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
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"Obado orchestrated a plot to eliminate Otieno."
— Cecilia Githua , Other
"He supplied motive, instigation and funds to finance the criminal enterprise."
— Cecilia Githua , Other
"A well-calculated move by the killers to conceal the movement of the vehicle in question."
— Noodin Haji , Other
Key People
Former county clerk accused of helping to execute the murder of Sharon Otieno.
The judge who presided over the trial of Okoth Obado and co-accused.
Former personal assistant to Okoth Obado, involved in the murder case.
The chief prosecutor during the investigation of Sharon Otieno's murder.
Former governor of Migori county, Kenya, convicted of murder.
A pregnant university student who was murdered, leading to high-profile court proceedings.
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Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
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