Edwin Chiloba

The body of Chiloba was found stashed in a metallic box along the Kipenyo – Kaptinga road, in Kapsaret. Police believe he may have been murdered elsewhere and ...

When they opened the metallic box they found a body dressed in a woman's clothing that was already decomposing. Chiloba was based in Eldoret town, where he ran his fashion business (Chiloba Designs) and fought for the rights of the LGBTQ community. The body of Chiloba was found stashed in a metallic box along the Kipenyo – Kaptinga road, in Kapsaret.

Police in Uasin Gishu county are investigating the murder of fashion designer and LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba. ADVERTISEMENT ...

Chiloba's death has attracted calls for speedy investigations into the death of the model, who many have said was targeted for his gender choices and activism. His body was taken to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital awaiting post-mortem to establish the cause of death. Police found a dead body which they identified to be that of the fashion designer who was popular for modelling and gender activism.

Three days ago, the body of an unidentified man dressed in feminine clothing was found in a metal box dumped along a road in Uasin Gishu County.

I cannot believe it, and I cannot wrap my heart around this. I am in pain. I am so sorry my darling Edwin, you are such a light in my life, such a beautiful soul. I am in shock. Oh man, you will forever and ever by my friend, a @marini.naturals BA and one of the most amazing souls I have ever come across. You made a difference and I was really anticipating working with you. “You have truly been a blessing Edwin. Thank you for your unwavering love and support to me and @marini.naturals. Thank you for holding me down when I was down, and you know what I mean. Thank you for your big beautiful smile. Thank you for your friendship. Also read:

Police have launched investigations into the murder of model and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba on Wednesday. Chiloba was found murdered and his body stashed ...

The matter was reported to police officers who were manning a nearby roadblock. - The matter was reported to police officers who were manning a nearby roadblock. The officers abandoned their post and rushed to the scene.

The motive for the killing is unknown, a police spokesperson is quoted in the Star newspaper as saying. But rights organisations in Kenya, where gay sex is ...

Though it is rarely enforced, members of the country's LGBTQ community routinely face discrimination and stigma, and efforts to decriminalise gay sex have been thwarted. He was bold, passionate, his energy was immaculate. He embodied fashion. "Words cannot even explain how we as a community are feeling right now. You will be missed," [Last month Chiloba wrote on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmOLAn8oa3R/) that he was "going to fight for all marginalised people", saying that he himself had been marginalised.

The model and LGBTQ activist was found dead along the Kipenyo – Kaptinga road, in Kapsaret, Uasin Gishu County.

When they opened the metallic box they found a body dressed in a woman's clothing that was already decomposing. Chiloba was based in Eldoret town, where he ran his fashion business (Chiloba Designs) and fought for the rights of the LGBTQ community. The body of Chiloba was found stashed in a metallic box along the Kipenyo – Kaptinga road, in Kapsaret.

Reacting to reports on his cruel murder, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) termed escalation of violence against the LGBTQ+ community as worrisome.

Article 45 (2), Constitution of Kenya (2010) Our view is informed by the fact that we cannot read Articles 28 and 31 in isolation from Article 45 (2),” the bench determined. Chiloba’s body was discovered in Kapsaret near Eldoret within Uasin Gichu county.

Police in Kenya, where sex between men is illegal, say they're investigating, but "don't know for now why he was killed that way."

In a December in Instagram post, Chiloba said his efforts were "about inclusion. Nairobi, Kenya — Police in Kenya are investigating the death of an LGBTQ rights activist whose body was found stuffed in a metal box. Police say a motorcycle taxi operator reported seeing the box being dumped by a vehicle with no license plates.

Kenyan police have discovered the body of a prominent LGBTQ rights campaigner stuffed inside a metal box in the west of the country, local media reported on ...

Under a British colonial-era law, gay sex in Kenya is punishable by 14 years in prison. “Words cannot even explain how we as a community are feeling right now. Kenyan police have discovered the body of a prominent LGBTQ rights campaigner stuffed inside a metal box in the west of the country, local media reported on Friday.

Discrimination against LGBTQ people is common in Kenya which has a 14-year jail term for gay sex.

Under a British colonial-era law, gay sex in Kenya is punishable by 14 years in prison. “Words cannot even explain how we as a community are feeling right now. “It is truly worrisome that we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans.”