- Edwin Kiptu, alias Chiloba and Jackton Odhiambo were inseparable friends before things got tragic after the New Year's celebrations
- Odiambo, identified by police as a photographer, has been arrested as the prime suspect in Chiloba's murder.
- The two friends often modeled together and even dated some of Kenya's top celebrities
Eldoret model Edwin Kiptu, better known as Chiloba's death, led to the arrest of his longtime friend Jackton Odhiambo.
They have been good friends and have numerous model images on social media. TUKO.co.ke put some of their stylish photos together.
1. Chiloba and Jackton Odhiambo together
Friends celebrated the New Year at the popular Eldoret club and shared moments online.
Chiloba and Odhiambo were in high spirits as they mixed with other revelers.
They later returned home before everything took a tragic turn.
2. Chiloba, the battle of Jackton Odhiambo
Neighbors said they heard the sounds of a fight after the duo returned. home. However, everything quickly subsided and they did not suspect anything.
Chiloba was not seen outdoors again before neighbors began complaining about the bad smell emanating from his house.
3. Jackton Odiambo is spotted with a metal box
When asked about the source of the smell, Odhiambo said it was a dead rat.
On Tuesday, January 3, a neighbor later noticed him carrying a metal box with other unnamed accomplices.
Chiloba's body was found stuffed inside a box near the side of the road in Kapseret.
4. Jackton Odhiambo and Chiloba's pet
They jointly cared for a domestic dog and even appeared in shoots with it.
The last post on the profile was seven days ago, with an image video Chiloba cares for the dog.
“I love you, baby. Happy New Year,” he wrote.
5. Chiloba, Jackton Odhiambo Product Shooting
One of the duo's loudest photo shoots was for Michelle Ntaliami.
The entrepreneur hired them to model for her brand Marini Naturals.
Ntaliami is also an LGBTQ activist.
6. Chiloba, the last Jackton Odhiambo photo
The last images of the two together were shared by Odhiambo in early December 2022.
They looked happy while posing for images with an unidentified woman.
Other image showed how Odhiambo holds a woman as she cradled a child.
7. Odhiambo met Edwin Chiloba Mzung's parents
Undated photo conducting rounds online revealed that Odhiambo met Chiloba's spiritual parents, Peter and Donna Palatinate.
Donna shared a heartbreaking message, asking for prayers during this difficult time.
“Our hearts are broken tonight. Let's give more details when we can share more. Please pray for us.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
