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Graft case against Governor Obado fails to kick off over evidence

Migori Governor Okoth Obado [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

A multi-million shillings graft case against Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his four children failed to take off after defence lawyers protested introduction of new evidence.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had asked the court to be allowed to amend the charge sheet and introduce new evidence, but the lawyers led by George Kithi opposed the application on grounds that it would amount to unfair trial.

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