Former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado will know his fate on September 16, 2026, when the High Court is set to sentence him over the 2018 murder of university student Sharon Otieno.

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This comes after the High Court on Tuesday directed that Obado and his two co-convicts be sentenced on the date following their conviction for Sharon's killing.

On July 23, Lady Justice Cecilia Githua found Obado, his former personal assistant, and former Migori County clerk guilty after ruling that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The date was set after a probation officer presented a victim impact report detailing the impact of Sharon's murder on her family.

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The prosecution and defence teams have been directed to file and serve their respective submissions ahead of the sentencing hearing.

The court will consider the victim impact report, submissions from both sides, and other relevant factors before determining the appropriate sentence.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke