3:30 pm the team is still presenting on why Governor Obado should not be released on bond

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3:15 pm The defense team further argues that Obado has been judged and prosecuted by the media

3:10 pm "Article 28 is so clear that the accused person has inherent dignity" argues Ombeta

3:05 pm Lawyer Cliff Ombeta takes over the argument, presenting on why the governor should be released on bail

2:55 pm "An accused person should not be deprived of his liberty, save in very exceptional circumstances, which is not the case"

2:50 pm Obado's team argues that their client will not interfere with investigations at all, and will cooperate on all levels required

2:45 pm The governor's team making the application to have him released on bail 

Court rules

Both teams will need not less than 40 minutes for their address 

2:38 pm the courtroom is all ready for the hearing as judge Lessit takes her seat

Judge Lessit is expected to give a ruling on the plea to release the governor on bail

Judge Lessit will take her sit at exactly 2:30 pm ready for the hearing. 

2:00 pm the parties arrive at the Milimani law courts ready for the hearing.

Investigations are still ongoing and the detectives are still searching for two other men, who are said to have rode in the same Toyota Fielder that Sharon was forced into

He was then sent to Industrial Area Police Station, where he was remanded and spent the night

Sharon Otieno, in a past image. She was brutally murdered and her body dumped in a forest. 

Governor Obado pleaded not guilty to the charges facing him.

According to Judge Lessit, Governor Obado, together with others who were not before the court on Monday,  are charged with aiding and abetting the murder of Sharon Otieno

Jacob Ondari will lead the prosecution's side and does not want the governor released on bond.

Migori Governor is set to appear before the MIlimani Law Courts for the mention of his case, where he has been accused of aiding and abetting the murder of Sharon Otieno. 

Obado with detectives [Photo/Mike Ochieng]

Obado consulting with his legal team on Monday at MIlimani Courts. [Photo/Citizen]