The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) entered into a plea bargain agreement with former Migori County Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and 17 co-accused persons in a corruption case involving the alleged misappropriation of Sh 73.4 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.
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.
As part of the agreement, the accused agreed to forfeit assets equivalent to three times the amount in question.
They surrendered eight parcels of land and two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, with a combined estimated value of SH235.6 million.
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