Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, along with 10 individuals and 7 companies has requested a plea bargain deal in a Ksh73 million corruption case.
In a recent statement, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Obado’s lawyer told the court that the accused are engaged in ongoing negotiations with ODPP and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in pursuit of a Plea Bargain agreement.
According to the DPP, the discussions are focused on specific aspects of the case.
Ex-Migori Governor Okoth Obado seeks Plea Bargain deal in Ksh. 73 million corruption case. Photo: Courtesy.
The accused individuals are Obado, Dan Achola Okoth, Scarlet Susan Okoth, Jerry Zachary Okoth and Evelyne Adhiambo Zachary.
Others include Jared Peter Odoyo, Christine Akinyi, Joram Opala, Ochanda Patroba, Penina Auma, and Carolyne Anyango.
The companies involved in the case are Misoft Limited, Tarchdog Printers Limited, Kajulu Business Limited, Victorious Investments Limited, Deltrack ICT Services Ltd., Swyfcon Engineering Limited, and Dolphus Software Limited.
They face multiple counts including conflict of interest, money laundering, and unlawful acquisition of public property.
The offences are alleged to have occurred between October 29, 2014, and October 18, 2016, during Obado’s tenure as governor of Migori County.
