St. Peter's Marakwet Boys High School is mourning the tragic loss of slain Catholic priest Allois Cheruiyot Bett.

Father Allois, of St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, was killed by armed assailants on Thursday, May 22, in Mokoro, Kerio Valley, while on pastoral duties.

Marakwet Boys High School held an emotional assembly to honour the man who once served as their chaplain.

“What a sad morning, learning of the death of our former chaplain, Father Allois Bett,” read the caption on a video shared by the school.

In the touching video posted on their TikTok account, students led by their teachers sang a heartfelt farewell hymn, seemingly bidding goodbye to the slain priest.

“In the sweet by and by, we shall meet on that beautiful shore,” they sang, creating a sombre and reflective mood.

In another video, the school shared images of Father Allois at the institution, posing with both the teachers and students.

The touching photos and videos were accompanied by another emotional song, highlighting the deep impact of his loss.

Kenyans on social media mourned Father Bett, remembering him as a humble, compassionate servant of God who deeply impacted lives.

Ropii:

“When I was in high school, we went on strike. Those of us suspected were taken to a disciplinary panel that included Father Allois. I remember he said, ‘We are grown-ups and they are just children. We’re not here to condemn or expel them, but to correct them with love.’ He’s the reason I completed school… Rest in peace, legend.”

Amoe:

“Dear Kerio Valley, we gave you a priest armed only with a rosary, Bible, sacrament, holy water, and a passion to serve. To serve far away, to reach the most vulnerable, to show up daily even for one soul, to be a voice of hope. You sent him back with bullet wounds and a stained rosary. Why?”

Plexin Advocate:

“A humble, dedicated priest who preached the word of God and helped the needy. Then came this tragic killing. Why this? Why Father Allois Bett, a great friend of man?”

user8474618463565:

“We mourn together, guys. I'm broken on a personal level. I didn't know him, but I know he was a dedicated minister of evangelism and God’s anointed. This is painful.”

Mimo:

“The fact that he died in his vestments, returning from mission work, while another priest was being buried… Oh God, is this still Your will? Will You avenge them? May their souls rest in peace.”

reported that residents of Tot in Eldoret took to the streets to protest the brutal killing of Father Allois.

A WhatsApp message, allegedly the slain priest’s last text in a group chat, emerged showing how he had been enjoying himself before his death.

The National Police Service has made progress in the investigation and arrested six suspects believed to be connected to the murder of Father Allois.

President William Ruto mourned the Marakwet priest as a tireless champion of peace and vowed that his killers would be brought to justice.

Source: TUKO.co.ke