Key evidence, including DNA tests and witness testimonies, pointed towards Odhiambo's guilt in the crime. Reports suggested that the two men had shared a living arrangement near the University of Eldoret, and there were indications they might have been in a relationship. Following the reading of the sentence, Odhiambo's emotional outburst in the courtroom indicated the intense nature of the proceedings. The case underscores ongoing concerns over violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in Kenya and raises questions about societal attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights in the region.
Kenyan Photographer Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
Kenyan Photographer Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of LGBTQ+ Activist
Jacktone Odhiambo receives a 50-year prison sentence for the brutal murder of fellow housemate Edwin Chiloba, an LGBTQ+ activist.
In a case that shocked the LGBTQ+ community, Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years for the murder of Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, known as Edwin Chiloba. Judge Reuben Nyakundi highlighted the gruesome nature of the crime, describing it as committed in a "diabolical manner." Chiloba was reportedly smothered to death, with his body discovered in a metal box on a roadside in Eldoret in January 2023. The judge noted Odhiambo's lack of remorse during the trial, stating he was a "vengeful person" who killed his close friend.
