Nearly a year after the fatal shooting of Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, investigators may have made a significant breakthrough after arresting a man believed to be the main suspect in the case. The suspect was reportedly captured following a separate violent incident in Kerio Valley, giving detectives a fresh opportunity to revisit one of Kenya’s most shocking killings.
Highlights
- Police have arrested a man linked to Father Allois Bett’s murder.
- The suspect was apprehended after another fatal incident involving an arrow attack.
- DCI detectives are reviewing evidence connecting him to the 2025 priest’s killing.
- Father Bett was shot dead while returning from a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet.
- Investigations into the high-profile case remain ongoing.
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Suspect Arrested Following Separate Killing
Police in Kerio Valley have detained a man believed to have played a role in the killing of Catholic priest Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett. Authorities say the arrest came after the suspect allegedly killed another individual during a disagreement over clan land ownership.
The latest incident led officers to take him into custody, opening a new chapter in the investigation into the priest’s death.
Detectives Revisit the Priest’s Murder Case
Kerio Valley East Sub-County Police Commander Zablon Okoyo confirmed that the suspect is currently being questioned while investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations examine evidence that could connect him to Father Bett’s killing.
The suspect has already appeared in court over the recent homicide, while detectives continue gathering information that could strengthen the older murder investigation.
A Killing That Shocked the Nation
Father Allois Bett lost his life on May 22, 2025, after being attacked while travelling home from celebrating Mass in Kabien/Kakbiken village in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
The incident sparked widespread condemnation across Kenya and prompted security agencies to intensify operations against armed criminal groups believed to be operating in the Kerio Valley region.
Investigation Still Active
Police maintain that the investigation into the priest’s death has never been closed and that any additional charges against the suspect will depend on the findings of ongoing forensic and criminal investigations.
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