Governor Okoth Obado in fight of his life as judge rules on bail today

Sharon Otieno's father Douglas Otieno comforts his wife Belida Ouma as they followed the case where Migori Governor Okoth Obado was charged with murder of their daughter yesterday. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Migori Governor Okoth Obado has begun the fight for his life as he faces a maximum death sentence after being charged with the murder of university student Sharon Otieno.

Mr Obado was charged before Justice Jessie Lesiit and placed under the custody of prison authorities, together with hardcore criminals facing capital offences.