Popular Kenyan make-up artist Dennis Karuri has explained the reason he did not attend the late Edwin Chiloba's Burial.
Fans on social media noticed that Dennis Karuri was among the first people who mourned Edwin Chiloba when news of his Murder went viral.
Dennis Karuri had shared a video on TikTok where he condemned the murder and questioned whether Edwin lost his life because he was a member of the LGBTQ community.
The makeup artist cried and wondered whether people who lived their lives differently were safe in this country.
His fans however noticed that after mourning Edwin and even sharing his thoughts on social media, Dennis Karuri was not present at Chiloba's Burial which took place yesterday at Sergoit village, Elgeyo Marakwet.
Speaking in an interview with Mungai Eve, Dennis Karuri said he had known Edwin for a very long time, they used to talk alot but never met in person.
Dennis said he felt like the burial was a very intimate family affair and he didn't need to give Edwin his flowers when he is dead.
" I have never seen Edwin in person so I can't start getting involved with his burial. That is very personal and family centered."
The makeup artist also said he did not wan't his celebrity status to attract alot of attention and turn the funeral into something that it was not supposed to be.
" I usually attract alot of attention because I am a Celebrity. I wouldn't want to go there then something else happens, you know another topic."
Dennis remembered Edwin Chiloba as an ambitious and a person who loved fashion.
Speaking about his life and challenges he faces for living differently, like wearing makeup and cross dressing, he said he doesn't appreciate that people are not sensitive are are so judgemental yet we all have different paths in life.
