Migori Governor Okoth Obado has thanked the court for releasing him on bail.
Obado officially spoke for the first time since he was arrested in connection with the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.
“I thank the court for listening to our request and granting me the bail. This has now given me an opportunity to effectively work for the people of Migori as their governor. I promise to respect the court and abide by the conditions it set,” Obado said.
In granting him bail, high court judge Jesse Lessit the court had not found evidence that linked Obado directly to the death of the student and therefore ‘it would be dangerous to deny him bail at this juncture’.
The county boss said he was grateful for all the people who stood with him during his days behind bars.
"Let me take this opportunity to thank the People of Migori, Members of the County Assembly of Migori, the Staff of the County Government of Migori, my supporters, my legal team, friends and my family for standing with me during this trying moment,” she said.