The prime suspect., Jacktone Odhiambo, in the murder of fashion model and LGBTQ model Edwin Kiprotich Kiptoo, alias Chiloba, requested the court to be released him on bond during his first appearance in court Monday.
Odhiambo who is reported to be a close associate of Chiloba said he wants to work to be able to support his family.
He said his family will be unable to survive if he remains in custody.
"I request to be released on bond so that I can continue with my work to support my family," he said.
The court, however, declined the request.
Odhiambo is among the five suspects arrested in connection to the murder.
Among the five are three minors.
Senior Principal Magistrate Richard Odenyo granted the police some 21 days to hold the suspects in order to facilitate the completion of investigations.
Eldoret South DCI boss Stephen Mumba had made an application requesting the court to allow the police to detain the suspects to enable them to conclude the probe.
"We need 21 days to complete investigations because a postmortem exercise is yet to be done," Mumba said.
He said the vehicle- which was used to ferry and dump the body- and the house where he lived had to be subjected to forensic
The case will be mentioned on January 31, 2023.
