Janet Mbugua, John Allan Namu and other journalists come out to defend Sharon Otieno after KOT fails to show empathy
Sharon Beryln Otieno’s brutal murder shocked the country, but most people agree that her death should be a lesson to girls seeking shortcut in life by eloping with sponsors.
Sharon, a second year student at Rongo university, was allegedly fooling around with Migori governor Okoth Obado. She met her end after she was abducted alongside Nation journalist Barack Oduor who was investigating her love story with the governor which had gone sour.
Her lifeless body was found dumped in the heart of the dense Kodera Forest in Homay Bay. She was only 26 at the time of her death.
MPs react
Homa Bay Woman rep Gladys Wanga and her Migori counterpart Pamela Odhiambo have called on girls to focus on education and avoid shortcuts following Sharon’s death.
“Our girls…this must be a lesson to you…it doesn’t matter where you come from but be contented with what you have and focus…leave alone the sponsors and focus. It is a very sad morning, this act must be condemned. This is the true test for the DCI because it is alleged that the high and mighty are involved. It does not matter who you are, nobody deserves to take a life …we want the real person behind this matter arrested and charged with the murder of Sharon,” said Wanga.
Journalists react
Journalists including Janet Mbugua, John Allan Namu, Carol Radull, Ciru Muiruri came out to defend Sharon Otieno after most Kenyans condemned her for fooling around with sponsors.
Even in death, a woman is being judged more than her murderers. Jamani.
— John-Allan Namu (@johnallannamu) September 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/OfficialJMbugua/status/1037236572582801408
Those criticising Sharon Otieno for having had a "sponsor" instead of focusing on studies. My answer: John 8:7 … "He that is without sin among you, cast the first stone…" A life has been lost. That is tragic. #RIPSharon Preach the lessons to others later please…
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) September 5, 2018
My last post has some surprising comments attacking Sharon Otieno 😫Wouldn't it be nice if she and her child haunt your disrespectful souls? The most ridiculous thing about this 'moral brigade' is why attack Sharon and… https://t.co/U904F8zXLj
— Ciku Muiruri ✝️ (@MissCiku) September 6, 2018
