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Obado's Sh428M properties face auction after court orders

By Mike Kihaki | 2mos ago

Migori County Ex-Governor Zachary Okoth Obado at Kadika primary on May 4, 2025. (Caleb Kingwara, standard)

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced the auction of 10 properties belonging to former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his children, and close

associates, following court orders declaring the assets proceeds of corruption.

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