NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ksh.505 million corruption case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his four children, and several co-accused has been temporarily suspended to allow for ongoing plea bargain negotiations.
On Monday, the Anti-Corruption Court granted a one-month adjournment following a joint application by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), who cited “advanced negotiations” toward an out-of-court settlement.
“The grounds presented for adjournment are exceptional,” the court ruled, noting that the matter will proceed to full hearing should the talks collapse.
The case will be mentioned again on July 21, when parties are expected to update the court on the progress of the plea bargain or confirm readiness to begin the trial.
Obado and his co-accused face allegations of siphoning millions of shillings from the Migori County Government during his tenure.
The case has been closely watched due to its scale and high-profile nature, involving multiple members of Obado’s family and former county officials.
The plea deal—if successful—could mark a major shift in how high-stakes corruption cases are resolved in Kenya, potentially sparking fresh debate over accountability and the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in graft prosecutions.
