Fr Allois Bett’s body moved to Eldoret for mass viewing
In a solemn procession led by fellow clergy and members of the Catholic faithful, the cortege made its way to the cathedral, where Bishop Dominic Kimengich presided over a mass that lasted several hours in memory of the late priest.
The body of slain Catholic priest, Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, was on Monday transferred from the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) morgue in Eldoret to the Sacred Heart Cathedral for a requiem mass and public viewing.
In a solemn procession led by fellow clergy and members of the Catholic faithful, the cortege made its way to the cathedral, where Bishop Dominic Kimengich presided over a mass that lasted several hours in memory of the late priest.
As outlined in the funeral arrangements, the body will later be taken to Holy Family Ol Lessos Parish in Nandi County for a night vigil ahead of his burial.
On Tuesday, the body will be taken to St. Michael’s Terige High School for a final public viewing and funeral mass.
Thereafter, a procession will escort the remains to the cemetery at Ol Lessos Parish, where Father Bett will be laid to rest.
Senior government officials and members of the clergy are expected to attend the funeral events.
Bishop Dominic Kimengich, who is leading the ceremony, termed Father Bett’s killing a profound loss to both the church and the wider community.
At the time of his death, Father Bett was serving at St. Mulumba Church in Tot, Kerio Valley. He was shot and killed by bandits two weeks ago while returning from a "jumuiya" mass in a nearby village.
"It is a great loss to both the church and the community. We continue to call for justice those responsible must be held accountable," said Bishop Kimengich.
