{
  "id": 7788577,
  "title": "Sharon’s mother asks court to spare Obado death; life imprisonment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sharons-mother-asks-court-to-spare-obado-death-life-imprisonment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:58:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/sharons-mother-asks-court-to-spare-obado-death-life-imprisonment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – September 16 – The bereaved mother of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has made a heartfelt appeal to the court, urging leniency towards former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. In a moving statement, Sharon's mother pleaded for a non-custodial sentence, expressing profound forgiveness and a desire to prevent further suffering for Obado. She recounted the emotional journey of the trial and the family's decision to extend mercy, drawing upon biblical teachings on forgiveness. \"Please don't crucify Governor Obado,\" she implored, emphasizing that the family has chosen to forgive him and sought a sentence that would spare Obado from enduring further punishment. The mother recounted that despite being barred from meeting the family during the proceedings, Obado remained willing to support Sharon's children. She highlighted the impact such a sentence would have on the family, describing it as another devastating blow. Her plea was presented as part of the court's deliberations on the appropriate sentence for Obado, following his conviction in the case of Sharon's murder.",
  "summary": "In an emotional plea during the sentencing proceedings, Sharon’s mother asked the court to consider a non-custodial sentence.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sharon Otieno's mother pleads for leniency for Obado.",
    "Mother seeks non-custodial sentence, urges forgiveness.",
    "Obado willing to support Sharon's children."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Sharon Otieno’s mother tells court her family might suffer another death if Obado is jailed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sharon-otienos-mother-tells-court-her-family-might-suffer-another",
        "published": "2026-09-16T11:01:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Standard Kenya",
        "title": "'If I could be a dog, I would bite them and lick their blood,' Sharon's father tells court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/if-i-could-be-a-dog-i-would-bite-them-and-lick-their-blood-sharons",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:44:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Sharon’s father urges leniency for remorseful Obado, condemns co-convicts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sharons-father-urges-leniency-for-remorseful-obado-condemns-co",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:05:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}