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Slain Catholic priest laid to rest, concerns raised over insecurity

Family members and friends view the body of the late Fr Allois Cheruiyot Bett after his requiem mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Uasin Gishu County on June 2, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Emotions ran high yesterday as slain Catholic Priest Father Alloise Cheruiyot Bett was laid to rest in Nandi County today.

Political leaders expressed concerns over rising insecurity in banditry-prone North Rift following the priest's murder in Tot. They claimed the suspects remain at large, walking freely despite information provided by locals during security meetings.

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