EACC granted authority to transfer Okoth Obado’s properties
By Zipporah Ngwatu, April 29, 2026A Milimani High Court, Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Division, has granted the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) the orders they sought for the transfer of former Migori County governor Okoth Obado’s property.
EACC filed an application on April 16, 2026, seeking orders allowing the High Court Anti-corruption and Economic Crimes Division deputy registrar to execute the transfer of the said properties.
The court heard that the commission’s application at the High Court relates to a matter before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate Charles Ondieki that is scheduled for a judgement on May 15, 2026.
However, Lawyer Mativo, appearing for the respondents (Obado and others), confirmed that they received the application but were requesting 14 days to put responses to the EACC application.
Appearing before Lady Justice Rose Ougo on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the EACC, through lawyer J. Kibogy, vehemently opposed the respondents, telling the court that the application did not require responses from the respondents.
“My lady, this application by the respondents will not succeed because we are seeking the transfer of properties to buyers,” counsel Kibogy submitted.
“My lady, the respondents do not have a right to respond; they surrendered the property to the state, so they do not have a right to respond.”
Justice Ougo has declined the respondent’s application and allowed the EACC to proceed with the application.
“I will allow the commission (EACC) to proceed with their application,” Judge Ougo ruled.
The court heard that EACC wants an order permitting the deputy registrar to transfer the former county chief’s properties, which include parcels of land and motor vehicles.
“My lady, we are seeking access to these assets that have been surrendered and belong to the state, and we pray that you allow us access to them,” the EACC lawyer submitted to the court.
Lady Justice Ougo allowed the application by EACC and granted them orders to transfer the properties.
“Having heard you and noting the consent signed by both parties, I grant you prayers 1, 2, 3 and 4,” Judge Ougo ordered.