No VIP Treatment for Migori Governor Okoth Obado in Prison, Gov’t Says

The government has refuted claims that Migori Governor Okoth Obado is being accorded VIP treatment at the Industrial Area Remand Prison.

Obado is being detained at the prison after the court denied him bail in a case where he is charged with the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno.

In a statement dispatched to the press on Monday, Prisons Commissioner-General Isaiah Osugo denied reports that Obado is receiving preferential treatment noting that he is being treated like other inmates.

“We wish to state categorically that Hon. Obado has not been given any preferential treatment in terms of accommodation, clothing, feeding and visits which are all regulated in accordance to Prisons and Regulations,” said Osugo.

The prison’s boss further stated that Obado has been wearing prison uniform while in custody and was only allowed to wear home clothes while appearing in court.

“During production to court, Hon. Obado like other awaiting inmates is allowed to put on his home clothes and when back to custody put on prison uniforms as is the procedure for inmates awaiting trial,” he said.

Osugo also noted that Obado was given a prison number upon admission at the Industrial area prison and was “placed in a cell Block for capital offenders (murder suspects).”

“Hon. Obado was issued with prison requirements including uniforms for Capital Offenders as required by the Prison Rules and Regulations,” added Osugo.

Obado will remain behind bars until October 8th when the court will decide whether or not he will be freed on bond.