Inheritance Row Ends in Horror: Son Charged with Mother’s Death
Julius Cheruiyot Bett was arraigned in court following an incident that occurred on March 7, 2026, in Kiptere location, Sigowet Sub-county. According to prosecutors, Bett is accused of deliberately using a motor vehicle to run over his elderly mother, leading to her death.
A man from Kericho County is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his 100-year-old mother in a dispute over family property.
Julius Cheruiyot Bett was arraigned in court following an incident that occurred on March 7, 2026, in Kiptere location, Sigowet Sub-county. According to prosecutors, Bett is accused of deliberately using a motor vehicle to run over his elderly mother, leading to her death.
The prosecution, led by David Fedha, told the court that tensions had been building between the suspect and the deceased over the ownership and inheritance of a piece of land. Bett had reportedly been pressuring his mother to transfer the property to him, a demand that is believed to have sparked the fatal confrontation.
Authorities allege that the situation escalated on the day of the incident, culminating in the violent act. The elderly woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene, shocking residents of the quiet rural area.
The case has drawn attention to growing concerns over inheritance-related disputes within families, particularly in rural communities where land remains a highly valued asset.
Bett remains in custody as the court process continues, with the prosecution indicating it will present evidence linking him to the crime. The court is expected to set further directions on the hearing dates as investigations proceed.
BY WANGECI IRUNGU
