More Suspects Held After Murder of Kenya LGBTQI+ Activist: Kenya
Rights activists suspect the killing was one in a series of hate crimes in Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.
The arraignment comes just a day after police arrested three more suspects for their alleged role in disposing of the victim's remains. Chiloba's family told VOA they are satisfied with the investigation process so far, even as they demand justice for their kin. Chiloba's body was discovered about 40 kilometers outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret after it was reportedly dumped from a moving car.
Rights activists say members of the LGBTQ community are increasingly being targeted with discrimination and attacks.
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