Governor Obado to still remain in remand until the next hearing next week, which will be on 8th of October.
3:25 pm Judge Lessit denies the bail application.
3:15 pm Ruling on the bail application which was dated 24th of September 2018
"The application cannot be considered until all the details have been presented before the court"
3:03 pm The prosecution to present all documents next week on Wednesday, 3rd of October
3:00 pm The court is told that so far they have three suspects, but the police are still following on some others as well.
2:50 pm The defense team start presenting their case on why the governor should be let out on bail
2:45 pm The charges as read by the judge8
Charged for murder, and that Caspal Otieno and Jasper and Governor Obado murdered Sharon Otieno.
The governor denies the charge.
2:40 pm Judge Jessy Lessit walks into the courtroom
Judge Jessy Lessit ready for the hearing. [Photo/Citizen]
The late Sharon has not been laid to rest, but there were suggestions that the fetus, Sharon's baby be laid to rest first.
Among those in court include Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma, who has come in support of his fellow governor.
2:30 pm The court still waiting on judge Jessy Lessit to commence the hearing.
Many of Obado's supporters, family and friends could not fit in the court and were forced to wait outside.
2:10 pm Governor Obado greeting his friends and family before the hearing kicks off.
Other suspects in the case include;
Mr. Caspal Obiero, a clerk at Migori County
Mr. Elvis Okoth Omondi, a policeman assigned to guard Mr Obado
former Kanyadoto MCA Lawrence Mula
Mr. Michael Oyamo
journalist Barrack Oduor who was with Sharon during a said abduction
Facts about the case
Sharon is said to have bled to death after she was stabbed eight times, four on her back, one on her lowe abdomen and three on her neck
There is an argument that if one of the suspects is released, then all the others will be released as well.
The prosecution team argues that Obado's release might affect the ongoing investigations into the case, while the governor's team wants him released on bail as they pursue the case.
Alexander Muteti, who is leading the prosecution team said Obado might be facing second charges of killing the unborn baby. if they pursue this, then the governor will be facing two counts of murder cases.
Officers investigating the case concluded that Governor Obado is the father of the late Sharon's baby after DNA checks.
Lawyers present include Cliff Ombeta and Nicholas Ombija, who are in charge of the team defending Governor Obado.
He has become the first governor to be charged with murder charges.
2:00 pm the hearing is set to start, with the governor set to know his fate on whether he will be released on bail.
Governor Okoth Obado is set to appear before the Milimani Law courts on Thursday afternoon.
Governor Obado consulting with a member of his legal team. [Photo/Citizen]
Governor Obado in court during his trial. [Photo/Citizen]
More suspects appear before the court.
Other suspects who have also appeared before the court include Michael Oyamo, a bodyguard with the governor.
Obado's aide Michael Oyamo in court on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. [Photo/Citizen]