High Court Judge Cecilia Githua has detailed the motive behind former Migori Governor Okoth Obado's alleged murder of Sharon Otieno, a Rongo University student.The judge ruled that Obado had an intimate relationship with Otieno, which resulted in her pregnancy in 2018.

He pressured her to terminate the pregnancy, cut off financial support, and later acted out of fear of media exposure after learning she planned to go public.

The case has been a major national story since Otieno's death in September 2018, with Obado becoming one of Kenya's first sitting governors to face murder charges.Justice Githua concluded that Obado's actions were driven by a desire to protect his reputation and avoid public embarrassment.

The ruling highlights the legal and ethical implications of private relationships intersecting with public office, while also shedding light on the brutal circumstances of Otieno's death.The court found sufficient evidence to convict Obado and his co-accused, marking a significant moment in Kenya's judicial history.