Sharon Otieno: The university student whose killing shocked Kenya
The High Court of Kenya is set to deliver a verdict in the 2018 murder case of university student Sharon Otieno. The case, involving former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, has been a focal point for discussions on gender-based violence and power abuse.
Why it matters
The trial is a landmark case in Kenya regarding the accountability of public officials in cases of violence against women.
Nearly eight years after the brutal murder of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child, the case remains one of Kenya's most closely watched criminal trials.
On Thursday, former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two co-accused are expected to learn their fate when the High Court delivers its judgement in a case that has captivated the nation since 2018.
The verdict will mark a significant milestone in a case that sparked widespread public outrage, prompted intense media scrutiny and reignited conversations about violence against women, abuse of power and access to justice.
Sharon was 26 years old when she was killed in September 2018. She was a student at Rongo University, a mother and an expectant parent whose life was cut short in circumstances that shocked the country.
Born and raised in a rural village in Homa Bay County, Sharon came from a modest family.
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