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The family of murdered Catholic priest Allois Cheruiyot Bett publicly forgave those responsible for his killing.
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During a requiem mass held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Eldoret on Monday, June 2, family spokesman Amos Samoei announced that the choice was made to guarantee Fr Bett a serene farewell.
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Nevertheless, he urged those responsible for the murder to step forward and meet with the family to solidify their forgiveness.
Uasin Gishu: The relatives of Fr Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was recently murdered in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have shown forgiveness towards those responsible for this terrible crime.
Why has Fr Bett’s family pardoned those who killed him?
During the requiem Mass for the murdered priest at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Eldoret on Monday, June 2, family spokesperson Amos Samoei stated that the choice to forgive those responsible was motivated by the desire for Fr Bett to depart this life peacefully.
Samoei additionally remarked that forgiveness was the sole consoling act they could extend.
“The family, including parents and relatives of the late Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, has pardoned those who took his life,” stated the family representative.
Samoei stated that those responsible for the murder should either step forward themselves or have their kin reach out to the family to fully demonstrate their forgiveness.
He stated that offenders going to visit the family is part of an established Kalenjin tradition.
“As part of the Kalenjin community’s protocols, when someone takes another’s life, it is necessary for the family members to seek out elders who will then meet with the parents of the victim. These elders engage in discussions and provide forgiveness,” clarified Samoei.
Father Bett was murdered shortly after conducting a holy Mass in the Tot area of the unstable Kerio Valley region, where he served.
Who was responsible for killing Father Allois Bett?
The authorities have rejected assertions that he was murdered by robbers, and they continue their search for those involved. Earlier, the police reported capturing six individuals connected to the event.
However, as the police proceed with their investigations, aiming to result in the apprehension of those responsible, Fr Allois Bett’s family urged the community to assist by offering any relevant information they might have.
“The surveillance cameras in Allois were shut down; however, the footage from the crime scene involving the deceased Kasipul Kabondo Member of Parliament Ongondo was retrieved by law enforcement within two days. As for the CCTVs at Allois Bett’s location, they showed members of the community who had gathered together on that tragic day,” stated Samoei.
Father Bett is scheduled to be interred on Tuesday, June 3, at the Holy Family Parish Ol Lessos cemetery in Nandi County.
Why do politicians aim to have Kerio Valley labeled as a disturbed area?
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It has been reported that a group of political figures from the North Rift region have requested the government to declare Kerio Valley as a disturbed area.
Led by Senator Jackson Mandago from Uasin Gishu and Samson Cherargei from Nandi, the politicians stated that labeling the unstable region as disturbed would facilitate a more effective disarmament process.
The two lawmakers similarly urged the state to take strong action against those who have been intimidating residents in the area for many years now.
