Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed to take action following the killing of Rev Alloyce Cheruiyot Bett.  Father Alloyce was targeted by assailants in the Tot area of Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet, on May 22.

Reports indicate he was returning to his base after delivering a sermon.

According to a witness, the attackers fired four bullets, three missed the priest and another individual accompanying him.

However, one bullet struck the priest in the neck, killing him.