A man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after being found guilty of killing an LGBT activist in Kenya. Edwin Kiptu was killed in early 2023, and his murder has shocked the local LGBT community. This was reported by the Reuters agency.
Circumstances surrounding the murder
Edwin Kiptu's body was found in a metal box in the western city of Eldoret, which caused widespread media attention and outrage, especially among LGBT rights activists in Kenya.
Defense of the accused Jacton Odhiambo
The accused Jacon Odhiambo denies the murder charges and states that he did not commit the act. Despite his defense, he was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Status of homosexuality in Kenya
Homosexuality is taboo in Kenya, and sexual contact between persons of the same sex is punishable by 14 years in prison. The country remains conservative in its views on LGBT rights.