Four suspects linked to the murder of fashion designer Edwin Kiptoo alias Chiloba have been freed following the conclusion of investigations.
According to the prosecution team, the investigations did not tie the four suspects to the murder of Chiloba but directly linked Jacktone Odhiambo who will now face murder charges.
“Following our investigation we have established that four of the suspects are not linked to the murder. However, the first suspect, Jacktone Odhiambo, will be charged with murder.” lead prosecutor Anthony Fedha told the court.
Three of the suspects who are minors will however report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices once a month for the next three months for probation.
Chiloba’s murder attracted local and international attention including the US government which said it would help in investigating the matter.
Chiloba was buried on Tuesday, January 17 at his home in Elgeyo Marakwet county.