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

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Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto , popularly known as Edwin Chiloba , was found dumped in a metal box in January 2013 .

His housemate Jacktone Odhiambo was convicted of the murder of the LGBT activist.

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

The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission said the ruling was a "significant step toward justice".

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