Catholic Diocese of Eldoret, Bishop Dominic Kimengich has called for justice following the tragic killing of Fr.
Allois Cheruiyot Bett, a Catholic priest whose death has shocked the faithful and highlighted the growing insecurity in the Kerio Valley region.
Speaking during a requiem mass held in Nerkwo, Elgeyo Marakwet County to honor the late priest, Bishop Kimengich urged the government to carry out thorough investigations and ensure those responsible are swiftly brought to justice. "Justice must be done," the bishop declared as he addressed hundreds of mourners who had gathered to celebrate the life of Fr Allois.
Bishop Kimengich described the incident as a painful wake-up call to the reality of insecurity in the region. "Maybe it has taken the life of Fr Allois for us to seriously address the issue of peace in Kerio Valley.
