The United States of America government has expressed its willingness to offer help in probing the death of LGBTQ activist and Fashion model Edwin Kiptoo, alias Chiloba.
The activist was found dead in a metallic box that was dropped on a road in Kapseret constituency in Uasin Gishu County a week ago.
In a press conference, the US government called for proper investigations to bring to book those involved.
“Violence against LGBTQI+ persons or anyone, of course, is unacceptable. But when violence stems from possible bias or stigma, it indirectly harms all members of the targeted community,” said Ned PriceUS State Department spokesperson, during a news conference
Price said they have sent a message of condolences to the family of Chiloba saying he must have had a positive impact on the LGBTQ community owing to his stand which he always made public.
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“We’ve sent our condolences to his family, to his loved ones, but also to the LGBTQI+ community in Kenya during their time of mourning. There were so many in that community in Kenya who benefited from his leadership, from his visibility, from his support,” said Price.
The comment by the US government came even as an Eldoret court allowed the police to detain five suspects arrested in connection to the murder.
The prime suspect in the murder is a Nairobi-based freelance Photographer Jackton Odhiambo.
Odhiambo is said to be a close friend and his lover. The two are said to have lived together at an apartment in Eldoret.
