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Obado to take murder plea as hunt on more killers goes on

Residents of Uriri town protest against the detention of Governor Zachary Obado yesterday. Obado was arrested on Friday last week and is expected in court today. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

Migori Governor Okoth Obado is expected to face murder charges today in connection with the death of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.

Mr Obado, who spent three nights at the Gigiri Police Station cells, is expected to take plea.

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