PREMIUM Explainer: Kenya’s witness protection plan and how it works Witness protection encourages people with crucial information to come forward by assuring them of State protection from retaliation. Explainers Just now Listen

A witness, investigating agency or prosecution authority may request protection when there is evidence of threats or intimidation.

Article The conviction of former Migori governor Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero in the murder of Sharon Otieno once again put the spotlight on Kenya's Witness Protection Agency (WPA).

During the trial, two key witnesses were placed under the witness protection programme after investigators established they faced potential risk because of the evidence they were expected to give.