[PHOTOS] Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen condoles with the family of the late Fr Alloys

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condoled with the family of the late Rev. Fr. Alloys Cheruiyot Bett in their home in Cheplasgei Village, Kilibwoni Division, Nandi County.

In a tweet on X, Murkomen said they continue to express their deepest condolences to his parents, Eunice and Joseph Binder, his siblings, friends, the Church, the faithful of St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish and the entire Diocese of Eldoret.

"Fr. Alloys was a deeply committed and energetic servant of God who went beyond the call of pastoral duty to foster peace and harmony in the community he faithfully served and loved very much," the CS said.

"His killing is a big blow and comes at a time when the larger Kerio Valley is pacified following intensified security operations against banditry in the past two years. Save for a few trouble spots, peace has returned to the Valley. Incidents of banditry, for example, have reduced by 50% this year compared to 2024."

Murkomen said security operations will be intensified until every perpetrator is brought to justice.

“In recent weeks, our security forces have intensified the crackdown against bandits in Kerio Valley, and arrests have been made,” Murkomen said.