The US government has offered to assist Kenyan authorities with their investigations into the killing of gay rights activist Edwin Chiloba.
This is after a US State Department spokesperson called for thorough and transparent investigations into the killing of the LGBTQ activist.
In a press briefing on Monday, January 9, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price affirmed that the United States government was willing to aid Kenya in the investigations.
He also called for thorough and transparent investigations in a bid to dispense justice to the victim’s family.
“And of course, if there’s anything we can do to assist, we stand ready to do that,” Price indicated in the press statement.
The spokesperson also sent condolences to the family and the LGBTQ community at large for the loss. He described Chiloba as a person of influence who advocated for equal rights.
“There are so many in that community in Kenya who benefitted from his leadership, from his visibility, from his support,” he noted.
In conclusion, Price condemned the act, calling for an end to violence against the LGBTQ community.
“Violence against LGBTQI+ persons — or anyone, of course — is unacceptable, but when violence stems from possible bias or stigma, it indirectly harms all members of the targeted community.
“The ultimate act of intolerance has no place in free and open societies,” he highlighted.
On Monday, a Kenyan court allowed the police to detain five suspects linked to the murder of Chiloba. See article.
By BNN
They are still on the narrative that he was killed because of his sexuality? 🤨