According to information, Edwin Chiloba's death is said to have been motivated due to homophobic nature in Kenya.
Taking to social media, popular Kenyan blogger, revealed that Edwin Chiloba has been found dead. His desk body was stuffed into a metal box in Kapsaret, Uasin Gishu County.
The blogger wrote: "Body of fashion model and designer Edwin Chiloba found abandoned in a metal box at Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County."
In early July 2022, Edwin Chiloba posted these horrific photos on his Instagram (that were later deleted), after he was attacked and assaulted ostensibly because of who he was and his work in gender-fluid fashion and content.
Today, he is no more because of the same. "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.
Kenyans have taken to social media to react.
Michael:His name is Edwin Chiloba. He embodied authenticity and lived boldly. He was murdered, brutally. Say his name.
Cynthia: Intolerance behind brutal killing of #LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba must be called out. His senseless killers stuffed his body in a metal box in Kapsaret, Uasin Gishu County. While the motive is unclear, I hope @DCI_Kenya will unravel the perpetrators. Condolences to his family
Pascal: 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.
Edwin we speak your name. May yr blood not spill for nothing. Stop killing queer people.
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