Ex-Migori Governor Obado, co-accused found guilty of Sharon Otieno's murder

In delivering the judgment, the court held that the evidence presented established that the three accused acted in concert, with each playing a distinct role in the commission of the offence.

The court found that Obado financed the execution of the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, while Obiero participated in concealing the offence. It ruled that their actions demonstrated a common intention and constituted malice aforethought.

The judge, Cecilia Githua, further held that Obado's absence from Migori County on the day Sharon was killed did not shield him from criminal liability, saying the evidence showed he was involved in planning and facilitating the murder despite being in Nairobi.

The court concluded that there was overwhelming evidence linking all three accused to Sharon Otieno's death and found that the prosecution had proved every element of the offence of murder beyond reasonable doubt.

Consequently, the court convicted Okoth Obado, Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero of the offence of murdering the Rongo University student.