A 47-year-old man accused of killing his 100-year-old mother by ramming her with a motor vehicle at her home, leading to her death, has pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned before the Kericho High Court on Wednesday.
The accused, Julius Cheruiyot Bett, appeared before Kericho High Court Judge Justice Joseph Sergon and was charged with the offense of murder contrary to sections 203 as read with 204 of the Penal code.
Bett is accused of killing his mother, Grace Chelangat, on March 7, 2026 at the Kiptere location in Sigowet sub-county within Kericho County.
The prosecution, led by Mr. David Fedha, opposed the release of the accused on bond, citing the seriousness of the offense and the circumstances surrounding the case.
The defense counsel, Mr. Onesmus Towett objected to the prosecution’s application and urged the court to call for a pre-bail report to determine the suitability of the accused’s release on bond.
Judge Sergon ruled that the accused be brought back to court on May 12, 2026, for a mention of his case when a pre-bail ruling will be availed.
The accused underwent a mental examination at the Kericho County Referral Hospital and a psychiatrist report dated 12 March this year showed that he is of sound mind and fit to stand trial.
Bett is currently remanded at the Kericho GK main prison.
By Sarah Njagi
