6 strict conditions that governor Obado must meet if he is to stay out of prison for the duration of Sharon Otieno’s case

Migori Governor Okoth Obado was finally released on bail after being a guest of state for 34 long days. On Wednesday October 24th, Justice Jessie Lessit granted Obado Kes 5 million bail and two sureties of a similar amount.

Obado was the first person to be charged with the gruesome murder of his 26-year-old mistress Sharon Otieno. Other co-accused Caspal Obiero and Michael Oyamo were denied bail by the High Court.

Conditions

Obado’s wings have been clipped by the strict conditions Justice Lesiit set before she granted him bail. The 6 conditions include:

1.Obado cannot go anywhere within 20km of Homa Bay – Migori border

2. Obado cannot cause an adjournment during the trial.

3. Obado has to report to the deputy registrar once in a month.

4. Obado cannot intimidate parents, siblings and any relations of the deceased-Sharon Otieno.

5. Obado should refrain from discussing deceased in any political gatherings or meetings.

6. Obado had to deposit all his travel documents in court that his Kenyan, East Africa and Diplomatic passports.