Former Migori Governor Okoth has entered into a plea bargain agreement with the DPP over the alleged misappropriation of Ksh 73.4 million.
The former Governor agreed to forfeit assets three times the amount he is being charged with. The assets include eight parcels of land and two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, with a combined estimated value of KSh 235.6 million.
“The agreement follows a formal request by the accused to resolve the matter through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism, as provided for under the Constitution, relevant statutes, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) prosecutorial policies.
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The accused were first charged in 2021 with 25 counts, including Conspiracy to Commit an Economic Crime, Conflict of Interest, Money Laundering, and Unlawful Acquisition of Public Property.
The charges stemmed from transactions linked to the alleged embezzlement of public funds from the County Government of Migori between 2013 and 2017. After receiving written requests, the DPP directed the prosecution team to engage the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and defence lawyers in consultations. Three meetings were held, leading to a consensus to settle the matter through a plea bargain.
The agreement underscores ODPP’s commitment to accountability, recovery of public assets, and the promotion of justice through constitutionally recognized mechanisms, including diversion and ADR, where suitable.
Those charged alongside Obado in 2021 are Dan Achola Okoth, Scarlet Susan Okoth, Jerry Zachary Okoth, Everlyne Adhiambo Zachary, Jared Peter Odoyo, Christine Akinyi Ochola, Joram Otieno, Ochanda Patroba, Penina Auma, Carolyne Anyango, and several companies: Misfort Limited, Tarchdog Printers Limited, Kajulu Business Limited, Victorious Investments Limited, Deltrack ICT Services Limited, Swyfcon Engineering Limited, and Dolphus Softwares Limited.
The court will review and determine the final terms of the plea agreement,” said ODPP
