EACC, DPP seek out-of-court settlement in Obado's Ksh.505M graft case

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), together with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), applied for a one-month adjournment to allow for the conclusion of ongoing negotiations aimed at reaching an out-of-court settlement through plea bargains.

The court was informed that the parties are engaged in advanced talks, and more time is needed to finalise the agreements.

Granting the application, the court noted that the grounds presented for the adjournment were exceptional. It further directed that should the negotiations collapse, the matter will proceed to full hearing.

The case has been mentioned for July 21, when the parties will brief the court on the progress of the plea bargain negotiations or readiness to proceed with trial.