Late LGBTQ activist and model Edwin Kiprotich alias Edwin Chiloba has been laid to rest in Sergoit village, Keiyo North, Elgeyo Marakwet.
The late model’s body was removed from the mortuary at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital around 11 a.m. on Tuesday before the cortege made its way to his rural home.
Several dozens of people were in attendance at the late model’s funeral, according to a smattering of photos taken.
Chiloba, a fashion designer and model, was found dead inside a discarded metal box by the roadside in what turned out to be a crime of passion that gripped the country for days.
Five suspects have since been arraigned in court with police given 21 days to finalise their investigations and charge them.
They include the prime suspect Jacktone Odhiambo, who lived with Chiloba in Kimumu area, and will be taken back to court on January 31 to be charged.
The late fashionista died from suffocation, according to an autopsy performed by government pathologist Johansen Oduor.
After conducting the autopsy on the late Chiloba, Oduor told the media that the activist’s body had no physical injuries.
Although additional tests will be conducted to determine whether the late Chiloba was drugged prior to being suffocated, Dr. Oduor determined he died from a lack of oxygen.
“The cause of death was asphyxia by smothering of nose and mouth so that he could not breathe,” the post-mortem said.
