- Popular gospel singer Betty Bayo passed away while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital
- Following her death, controversy arose over who would take custody of her two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, whom she shared with Pastor Victor Kanyari
- Pastor Kanyari has been vocal about taking custody of his kids and revealed that he plans to buy a new home to live with them
The sudden passing of gospel singer Betty Bayo plunged her family and fans into grief.
Source: Facebook
Betty passed away on Monday, November 11, after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Who will take custody of Betty Bayo’s kids?
Following her death, the custody of her two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, has become a hot topic.
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The children are from her previous marriage with Pastor Victor Kanyari, who has been vocal about his intention to take custody amid claims that others close to Betty might take the children in.
It is also worth noting that Betty was married to Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, who also played a fatherly role to the kids.
Tash fuelled the social media debate after he was spotted with a city lawyer while the controversy over custody unfolded.
Has Kanyari bought a new house for the kids?
Despite the speculation, Pastor Kanyari appears determined to take custody of his kids.
During a sermon at his Salvation Healing Ministries Church on Sunday, November 16, he revealed that his home in Njiru is often crowded, as he enjoys having many people around, something Betty allegedly disliked, and his children reportedly do too.
The preacher shared that he has been house hunting in Runda to purchase a new home for himself and his kids, now that their mother, whom they lived with, is no more.
“Yesterday I was in Runda looking for a house to buy, and we found one going for KSh 90 million. It even has a swimming pool. I told those with me that it is the house I am going to buy. They even showed me another going for KSh 45 million, but I refused. I will buy the one going for KSh 90 million. My kids will be swimming there,” Kanyari said.
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He further explained that he has not remarried yet, as he is being cautious about the woman he would bring into the home for his children.
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Netizens react to Pastor Kanyari’s comments
Here are some of the comments netizens shared about Pastor Kanyari’s statements:
Eli Cristinathiambo:
“Wacheni kanyare a mourn mama ya watoto wake vile anataka please.”
Grace Grenyo Kirigo:
“Pastor Kanyari knows the meaning Nairobi ni shamba la mawe n the kids lazima wasome.”
Stephen Kogi:
“Anybody can be a father, but being a dad takes a special man like Kanyari.”
Kinyua Sultan:
“Children act of 2022 section 24 3..when one parent dies the surviving biological parent automatically gets full parental responsibility of the kid/s.”
Jason Jack Thaimuta:
“As long as Betty is not there, and your known to be responsible father, nobody can take away your children, both culture and law is on your side.”
Source: Facebook
Has Betty Bayo been appearing in Pastor Kanyari’s dreams?
In related news, Pastor Kanyari revealed that he experienced sleepless nights following Betty’s passing as he struggles to come to terms with her death.
He recalled a vivid dream in which Betty appeared after his children asked him about her whereabouts.
The preacher has been openly mourning Betty, and although some have accused him of grieving excessively.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
