Eldoret residents were shocked to the sight of a body of an outspoken LGBTQ dumped in a metal box in Eldoret.
Edwin Kiprotich popularly known as Edwin Chiloba was found murdered and body dumped in a metal box by a roadside,preliminary investigations mentions that his eyes had been gouged out before dumping him in Eldoret.
His death has been linked to his sexuality but the motive is still unclear as investigation are still ongoing.
So far police has detained 4 people including a long time friend who has been named as the main suspect.
Edwin Chiloba was an amazing human. He was bold, passionate, his energy was immaculate. He embodied fashion. Someone murdered him cruelly, put his body in a box & dumped his body.
— Njeri Wa Migwi™ (@NjeriWaMigwi) January 5, 2023
Edwin we speak your name. May yr blood not spill for nothing. Stop killing queer people. pic.twitter.com/aSgwyTSqnM
Last month Chiloba wrote on Instagram that he was “going to fight for all marginalised people”, saying that he himself had been marginalised.
Human rights groups have called on police to swiftly resolve his killing.
