Sharon Otieno

Sharon Otieno

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Sharon Otieno was a 26-year-old student at Rongo University whose tragic murder in 2018 shocked Kenya and sparked widespread media attention. Her body was discovered in a forest in Homa Bay County, and the case has drawn significant legal scrutiny, leading to accusations against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his associates. The details of her death and the circumstances surrounding it have raised serious questions about violence against women and the legal system in the country.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
345,241
Power
681$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 8 5.50 0.64% +0% 53,771,296 345,241 $106,000 681$
Totals 8 53,771,296 345,241 $106,000 681$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was killed, and the case against Okoth Obado was linked to her death. 5

The Standard: From five calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a cover-up case: How Obado was nailed

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was a Rongo University student whose murder led to the conviction of former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. 5

The Standard: Justice served: Sharon Otieno's family welcomes Obado conviction

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was a slain Rongo University student whose family welcomed the conviction of Okoth Obado in her murder. 9

The Standard: Sharon Otieno's Family Welcomes Obado Conviction, Says Justice Has Finally Been Served

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was killed, and the circumstances surrounding her death were central to the case against Okoth Obado. 5

The Standard: How Obado was nailed: Five Calls, Sh30,000 abortion cash and a Cover-Up Case

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was a 28-year-old university graduate and mother of three who was murdered in 2018. 5

The Standard: DPP hails Obado murder conviction

Kenya Kenya: Sharon, who was seven months pregnant at the time of her death, died from multiple stab wounds and manual strangulation. 5

The Standard: Guilty as charged: Obado co-accused convicted in Sharon Otieno murder

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno is the victim in the murder case that is being ruled on by the court. 5

The Standard: Judgment day: All eyes on Obado as court rules on Sharon Otieno murder case

Kenya Kenya: Sharon Otieno was a slain Rongo University student involved in a romantic relationship with Okoth Obado. 6

The Standard: Obado: My affair with Sharon ended due to her 'inconsistencies'