Migori Governor Okoth Obado Linked to Plot to Murder His Former Business Associate

Migori Governor Okoth Obado is in trouble again after he was linked to a scheme to eliminate his former business associate, Jared Kwaga.

The Star reports that Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are in possession of letters linking Governor Obado to a plot to murder Kwaga.

Speaking to the Star, Kwaga says he fears for his life as unidentified and suspicious vehicles have been trailing him for some time now.

“DCI officers have summoned me to record a statement with them,” says Kwaga.

Kwaga and Governor Obado were friends before falling out for unknown reasons. Kwaga is among suspects being investigated by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged role in the siphoning of millions of shillings from the Migori County government coffers.

Contacted for a comment, Obado's spokesman Nicholas Anyuor says the Governor is not aware of the alleged probe into threats on Kwaga's life.

“We have not been informed, the governor is also not aware. We hope this is not political propaganda to spoil the image of the governor. The governor has never wanted to kill anybody,” Anyuor says.

Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti confirmed to the Star that his office is looking into the case.

“Yes, we are investigating this issue and hope to conclude investigations soon,” says Kinoti.

Obado is already facing murder charges in relation to the brutal killing of his lover, former Rongo University student Sharon Otieno and her seven-month-old unborn baby.