In a transaction that has sent shockwaves through Migori County, Governor Ochillo Ayacko’s Cabinet has approved the leasing of nearly 1,000 acres of gold-rich public land to a company owned by the wife of his long-time political nemesis and corruption-accused predecessor, Okoth Obado. Critics say the deal reeks of 2027 electoral horse-trading, and nobody in authority is talking.
Court hears chilling messages as Personal Assistant confirms threats extracted from victim’s tablet Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado’s Personal Assistant Michael Oyamo confirmed in court Friday that murder victim Sharon Otieno received threatening messages on her phone before her death, providing crucial testimony in one of Kenya’s most closely watched murder trials. Appearing before Justice […]
New revelations in the Sharon Otieno murder trial expose Cabinet Secretary’s role as mediator in toxic relationship Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi found himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight of one of Kenya’s most notorious murder cases this week, as shocking testimony revealed his role as a mediator in the ill-fated relationship between former Migori […]
Last week, former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two of his aides were found to have a case to answer in Sharon Otieno’s death but were all acquitted of the murder of her unborn baby and here is why. Justice Cecilia Githua in her ruling explained the reason for acquitting the three saying they ought […]
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others will know their fate in January on whether they will be found guilty of killing late university student Sharon Otieno. Lady Justice Cecilia Githua will deliver the judgement for the murder case on January 30 next year. The prosecution has closed its case after making their closing […]
Embattled Migori Governor Okoth Obado has landed in yet another den after operations in his county stalls due to lack of transportation. The county’s departmental cars have been grounded after Obado’s administration failed to pay third party insurers. According to a spot check by the Nation, the only operating Migori county vehicles are hospital ambulances. […]
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