Killing evokes memories of unresolved murder of Catholic priests

Slain Catholic priest, Fr Aloise Bett of St Mulumba Catholic Church, Kerio Valley, who was shot dead on Thursday, May 22, 2025. [Courtesy]

The recent twin murders of Catholic priests in the Rift Valley region have brought back memories of past unresolved murders of priests in the country.

Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett was shot and killed by armed men in the troubled Tot area of Kerio Valley on May 22 while he was en route to lead a church service.

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