The prime suspect in the murder of Eldoret-based LGBTQ activist and fashion model Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo alias Chiloba, Jacktone Odhiambo, has pleaded not guilty.
Odhiambo denied murdering Chiloba between December 31st, 2022 and January 3rd, 2023 in the Chebisaas area of Moiben, Uasin Gishu county, in an appearance before Eldoret High Court Judge Reuben Nyakundi.
“I never murdered him,” Odhiambo replied when asked by the judge to answer the charges. And added that; “I am here because I am a suspect in the murder,”
Last week, the court had ordered Odhiambo to undergo a mental evaluation at MTRH before entering a plea on Wednesday.
This is after the lower courts found Odhiambo to have a case to answer after investigations linked him to the brutal murder of the fashion model.
Four other suspects among them three minors were set free by the court after evidence shown they had no link to the killing of Chiloba.
The three minors however are required to report to the DCI offices in Eldoret South once a month for three months for purposes of recording further statements.
By Wanjiru Mbaru
Then next the court will say he is mentally challenged