Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and the anti-graft body have reached a compromise in a deal that will see him forfeit two high-end vehicles, a house in Loresho and other properties worth Sh235 million. In a consent recorded before High Court judge Esther Maina, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission dropped the cases on unexplained wealth against Mr Obado and his children among others. The commission had claimed that Mr Obado had registered several companies for the sole purpose of fraudulent acquisition of public funds through fictitious contracts. The EACC had claimed that he was awarded contracts worth millions to several companies linked to Mr Kwaga by the Migori County government. Other close members associated with Mr Obado and Kwaga included his brothers Patroba Ochanda and Joram Opala, his mother Penena Otago and Christine Akinyi (spouse) and sister in-law Carolyne Onyango.

Source: Daily Nation June 19, 2024 14:19 UTC