Man kills 100-year-old mother over inheritance dispute
A man from Kericho County has been charged with the murder of his 100-year-old mother in a shocking case was driven by an inheritance dispute.
A man from Kericho County has been charged with the murder of his 100-year-old mother in a shocking case was driven by an inheritance dispute.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 18, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the accused, Julius Cheruiyot Bett, is facing a murder charge following the death of his mother, Grace Chelangat.
Bett was formally charged with murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code, a charge that carries severe penalties upon conviction.
The prosecution, led by David Fedha, told the court that the incident occurred on March 7, 2026, in Kiptere location within Sigowet Sub-County, Kericho County.
“The prosecution, led by David Fedha, told the court that the accused person murdered his mother, Grace Chelangat, aged 100, on the 7th March 2026 at Kiptere location, Sigowet sub-county, Kericho county,” the statement read.
The prosecution alleged that Bett used a motor vehicle to run over his mother, resulting in her death.
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Authorities believe the act was premeditated and linked to ongoing disputes over family property.
“It is alleged that the accused rammed and killed his mother with a motor vehicle. The accused has been pestering for inheritance of the property, which led to the killing,” the statement added.
Bett appeared before Justice Joseph Sergon, where he denied the charges and pleaded not guilty.
The court considered an application for his release on bond. However, the prosecution opposed his release, and the court ruled in their favor, denying him bond as the case proceeds.
“The court denied the accused bond after the prosecution opposed his release on bond,” the statement further read.
The case is scheduled to be mentioned on May 12, 2026, for pre-trial directions as investigations and preparations continue.
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