EACC withdraws Ksh1.9b corruption case against Former Governor Obado
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EACC withdraws a Ksh1.9b corruption case against Former Migori Governor Obado, his children, companies, and a businessman, following an out-of-court agreement
EACC withdraws a Ksh1.9b corruption case against Former Migori Governor Obado, his children, companies, and a businessman, following an out-of-court agreement.
According to court documents, the parties involved reached a settlement amounting to Ksh235 million.
The EACC had initially sought to recover over Ksh1.9 billion allegedly misappropriated by Obado and more than 20 others from the Migori County government through fictitious procurement contracts.
Justice Esther Maina, who presided over the case, previously denied a petition to dismiss the suit, emphasizing the distinct nature of each legal action and the relief sought.
One suit aimed to reclaim assets like a house in Loresho and vehicles valued at Ksh15.9 million, allegedly acquired through corrupt means by Obado and his children. The other sought recovery of the substantial Ksh1.9 billion sum.
The petitioner, implicated in both cases, argued against potential double recovery by the EACC, citing concerns over unjust enrichment.
The EACC’s investigation focused on tenders awarded to companies linked to the petitioner by Migori County between 2013 and 2017.
Allegedly, Ksh34.5 million was used to purchase a house in Loresho, with funds later transferred to the accounts of Obado’s children, who were studying abroad. The investigation further revealed that Obado’s son acquired two Landcruisers with the funds.
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Mutual legal assistance from authorities in Scotland, the UK, and Australia facilitated by the Attorney General’s office provided critical evidence. The investigation uncovered transactions involving firms trading with Migori County directing funds to Obado’s children abroad.
The legal maneuvering came amid ongoing criminal proceedings where Obado and five of his children faced charges of conspiracy to commit economic crimes and money laundering.
EACC justified its forfeiture suit based on compelling evidence gathered through international cooperation, which substantiated financial flows to offshore accounts.
Documents obtained through mutual legal assistance indicated electronic transfers of funds to Australia, Scotland, and England, reinforcing the Commission’s pursuit of assets beyond national borders.
The resolution of this asset recovery case coincides with the conclusion of a separate murder trial against Obado, currently awaiting a verdict.
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