The long-awaited hearing of a case to answer for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has officially commenced today, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Obado is accused of orchestrating the 2018 murder of former Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno — a case that has gripped national attention for the past seven years.
The court found Obado with a case to answer on January 30, 2025, setting the stage for this decisive phase of the trial. The hearing, presided over by Lady Justice Cecilia Githua, is expected to run for three consecutive days, concluding on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Justice Githua, who has handled the matter since its inception, will lead the bench in listening to the defense presentation before the court retreats to write its judgment — a ruling that will determine whether Obado is guilty or not of the charges brought against him.
The brutal murder of Sharon Otieno in September 2018 shocked the nation, with her body discovered in a forest in Homa Bay County, bearing signs of torture. At the time of her death, Sharon was reportedly seven months pregnant.
The ongoing hearing is seen as a pivotal moment in the high-profile case, as the country awaits a final verdict on whether justice will be served after years of legal battles and public outcry.
