Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused, Michael Oyzamo and Caspal Obiero, will return to the High Court on September 16, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing following their conviction over the murder of Sharon Otieno.
The three appeared virtually before Lady Justice C.W. Githua, where the Probation Department informed the court that it had filed probation reports for each of the convicted persons.
The court heard that the reports were filed earlier in the day but had not yet been served on all defence lawyers. Justice Githua directed that the reports be served on all parties before the sentencing hearing.
The court also directed lawyers representing Sharon’s family to file and serve a Victim Impact Statement on all parties within seven days.
During the sentencing hearing, the prosecution, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Wangui Gichuhi, will present its submissions, while defence lawyers will make mitigation arguments on behalf of the three convicts.
The court will consider the probation reports, Victim Impact Statement, prosecution submissions and defence mitigation before determining the appropriate sentences.
Under the Sentencing Policy Guidelines, 2023, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is required to assist the court by presenting relevant matters, including applicable law, aggravating circumstances and judicial precedents, to guide sentencing.
