Justice Delayed, Not Denied: The Obado Verdict and Kenya's Epidemic of Violence Against Women The conviction of former Kenyan county governor Okoth Obado for orchestrating the murder of pregnant student Sharon Otieno marks a significant moment in Kenya's troubled history with violence against women.
But as we celebrate this rare instance of accountability, it's essential to confront the broader pattern of impunity and institutional failure that enabled such a heinous crime.
The circumstances surrounding Otieno's death are a grim reminder of the endemic nature of violence against women in Kenya.