Edwin Chiloba: Kenya court convicts Jacktone Odhiambo of murdering LGBT activist

The body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation.

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The court in the western city of Eldoret ruled that the prosecution had proved that Jacktone Odhiambo, who was living with Chiloba, had killed him.

Chiloba's body had been found dumped on the roadside in Eldoret, where he was a university student.

The murder sparked global condemnation, with human rights groups saying it was because of his sexuality.

Kenya is a relatively conservative society and gay sex is illegal, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, although it is not clear whether there has been any convictions.

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