The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing local media.

The Kenya police on Saturday (January 7) arrested three more suspects in the murder of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba. These three suspects have been arrested for their alleged role in disposing of Chiloba's remains, news agency AFP reported on Sunday citing local media. Chiloba's body was found on a roadside stuffed in a metal trunk. His death has sparked nationwide outrage in Kenya with rights groups calling for better protection of members of the LGBTQ community. On Friday, the police arrested a freelance photographer who is said to be a longtime friend of Chiloba. The police said the suspect's role in the murder was being investigated. A post-mortem of Chiloba will be conducted on Monday while his family was preparing for burial on Saturday. Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. On Friday, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group. Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful so far. Gay sex in the country is a punishable offence with penalties including imprisonment of up to 14 years. 'Shaken by Chiloba's murder': UN human rights chief United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk voiced alarm at the murder of Edwin Chiloba. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Turk said, "Shaken by the murder of human rights advocate Edwin Chiloba, fills me with deep sadness, standing in solidarity with LGBTQI+ activists around the world. Volker further said that there is a need to redouble efforts for the protection of the community. Shaken by the murder of human rights advocate #EdwinChiloba, fills me with deep sadness, standing in solidarity with #LGBTQI+ activists around the world. Urgent need to redouble efforts for their protection. pic.twitter.com/LNvGbDIJfU — Volker Türk (@volker_turk) January 7, 2023 × The UN human rights chief's comments were echoed by African Union's human rights commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dersoo said it appeared that Chiloba's killing was a result of hate, and urged the Kenyan government to initiate a "transparent, thorough, and prompt investigation" into the murder and bring those responsible to justice, AFP reported. Dersso also called on other African Union members to ensure that all vulnerable members of the society, "including those who are or are perceived to be different from the mainstream members of society including on account of their sexual or gender identity," are guaranteed to live a life free from the threat of violent attacks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Police arrest three more in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba

The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4)&nbsp;around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. Police discovered his body stuffed in a metal trunk. Speaking to reporters on Friday (January 6),&nbsp;Peter Kimulwo, head of investigations at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Eldoret, said the suspect is in custody and his role in the murder is being investigated.&nbsp;

"We are holding him as a prime suspect because there are leads pointing to him and others, but all these are subject to conclusive investigations," Kimulwo said, adding the suspect was believed to be a long-time friend of Edwin Chiloba, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

The officer also said that police were looking for people seen loading a metal container into a car at Chiloba's house.&nbsp;

Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. His killing&nbsp;has sparked nationwide outrage.&nbsp;

Taking to Twitter Denis Nzioka, a friend of Chiloba, said that he (Chiloba) had been attacked in the past. "You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+," Nzaioka tweeted on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Issuing a statement on Friday, the Kenya Human Rights Commission said it was truly worrisome that "we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans."

The commission added that the human rights of people from the community were being violated with little consequence for perpetrators. The commission further urged the police to carry out a swift probe and ensure Edwin Chiloba's killers were apprehended and prosecuted, AFP reported

Remembering Chiloba, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group.

Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful. Gay sex in Kenya remains a punishable crime with penalties that include imprisonment of up to 14 years.&nbsp;

(With agency inputs)

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The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4) around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret.

The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the killing of 25-year-old LGBTQ rights activist Edwin Chiloba, who was found dead by the roadside on Wednesday (January 4) around 40 kilometres outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret. Police discovered his body stuffed in a metal trunk. Speaking to reporters on Friday (January 6), Peter Kimulwo, head of investigations at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Eldoret, said the suspect is in custody and his role in the murder is being investigated. "We are holding him as a prime suspect because there are leads pointing to him and others, but all these are subject to conclusive investigations," Kimulwo said, adding the suspect was believed to be a long-time friend of Edwin Chiloba, news agency AFP reported. The officer also said that police were looking for people seen loading a metal container into a car at Chiloba's house. Apart from being an LGBTQ activist, Chiloba was also a fashion designer and model. His killing has sparked nationwide outrage. Taking to Twitter Denis Nzioka, a friend of Chiloba, said that he (Chiloba) had been attacked in the past. "You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+," Nzaioka tweeted on Thursday. "So, my movement is for everyone. It's about inclusion. And if I am going to fight what I have been marginalized for, I am going to fight for all marginalized people." Edwin Chiloba, Instagram post, 16/12/22 You represented and lived life well, Edwin Chiloba. RIP+ pic.twitter.com/jmOhmS2Ysn — DENIS NZIOKA (@DenisNzioka) January 5, 2023 × Issuing a statement on Friday, the Kenya Human Rights Commission said it was truly worrisome that "we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans." The commission added that the human rights of people from the community were being violated with little consequence for perpetrators. The commission further urged the police to carry out a swift probe and ensure Edwin Chiloba's killers were apprehended and prosecuted, AFP reported Remembering Chiloba, the Kenya LGBTQ Feminist Forum said the 25-year-old used fashion to deconstruct gender and advocate for the rights of the marginalised group. Homosexuality is a taboo in Kenya and attempts to overturn British colonial-era laws banning homosexuality have been unsuccessful. Gay sex in Kenya remains a punishable crime with penalties that include imprisonment of up to 14 years. (With agency inputs) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Police arrest three more in murder of Kenya LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba

Kenya LGBTQ activist murder: Suspect, believed to be victim's friend, arrested