Catholic Priest Returning from Small Christian Community in Kenya’s Eldoret Diocese Killed, Catechist Companion Missing

The NPS leadership appeals to the “local communities in the area to remain calm, continue with their daily activities without fear, and cooperate with the National Police Service.”

The Kenyan security agency further appeals for the public's “continued support” and calls upon “anyone with information that may assist the investigation to report it to the nearest police station or through our toll-free numbers: 999, 911, 112.”

Meanwhile, multiple sources have told ACI Africa that the late Fr. Allois was walking down the hill from the SCC Eucharistic celebration in the company of a Catechist at the time of the ambush. The Catechist is reportedly still missing.

The late Fr. Allois was ordained a Deacon in January 2022 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Eldoret Diocese. In November 2022, he was ordained a Priest at Mother Mary Queen of Peace Kabiyet Parish of the Kenyan Episcopal See.

Following the news of the Kenyan Catholic Priest’s fatal shooting, Kenyans have taken to social media to mourn him and condole with the people of God in Eldoret Diocese.

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“It is indeed a dark evening and heartbreaking to lose a servant of God by bullet. May God forgive his killers for they don't know what they did and his soul Rest in Eternal Peace,” Amri Mutai says in a Facebook post.

In another Facebook post, Evans Kiplagat Moi, who describes himself as a close friend of the late Fr. Allois says, “Today our hearts are broken. My Heart is broken. Your life has been cut short by the Bullet. Your only mission was to preach peace, transforming the valley through the Bible.”

Evans Kiplagat Moi adds, “Everyone saw the great deeds you did for the community. We will always remember you for who you were...a Good Man. I will miss you, brother.”

In another Facebook post, Evans Kimutai Kemboi eulogizes the late Fr. Allois, saying that he “was not only a Priest but also a mentor, guide, and source of unwavering encouragement. Recently posted to the newly created Tot Parish, he continued to serve with humility, courage, and deep devotion until his life was cruelly cut short by alleged bandits this afternoon.”

“Fr. Allois was a beacon of hope, a man of deep faith and love for his people. His laughter, wisdom, and prayers touched the hearts of all who knew him. The pain of his loss is immense, but so is the legacy of kindness and strength he leaves behind,” Evans Kimutai Kemboi further says.

He implores, “We pray for peace, justice, and healing and above all, for the eternal rest of his beautiful soul. Go well, dear Father. You will never be forgotten.”

Fr. Allois’ tragic murder comes just a week after the untimely death of Fr. John Maina Ndegwa, a member of the Clergy of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu.

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