Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering his housemate, LGBTQI+ activist Edwin Chiloba nearly two years ago. Judge Reuben Nyakundi has ruled the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, describing the murder as 'premeditated, malicious, and aggravated homicide'.
Judge Reuben Nyakundi has ruled the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt, describing the murder as"premeditated, malicious, and aggravated homicide". Nyakundi said that the crime was executed with"ill will and malice."
Chiloba's body was discovered on January 3, 2023, stuffed inside a metallic box and dumped by the roadside in Eldoret. TheFreelance photographer Jacktonne Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, popularly known as Chiloba, in a… Multiple Suspects Held After Murder of Kenyan LGBTQI+ Activist
Five suspects have been arraigned in court for the murder of Edwin Chiloba, Juma Majanga of Voice of America reports. The LGBTQI+ activist was found, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
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