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Slain Catholic priest hailed as peace messenger in Kerio Valley

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

On January 5th, the first Sunday of this year, slain Catholic Priest Allois Cheruiyot Bett gained prominence during his evangelical duties in the troubled Kerio Valley.

Fr Bett was shot dead by assailants shortly after leading a sermon for a Small Christian Community in the remote village of Kabartile, near Tot in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

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