- Heated debates erupted on social media over who will take custody of Betty Bayo’s children, Sky Victor and Danivictor
- Betty passed away while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital after being diagnosed with a serious illness
- Her ex-husband, Pastor Victor Kanyari, revealed the lengths he had gone to ensure he provided the best for their children
Pastor Victor Kanyari has sparked reactions on social media after opening up about the pivotal fatherly role he has been playing in the lives of his children.
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The controversial city preacher shared two children with his ex-wife, the late gospel singer Betty Bayo, who passed away on Monday, November 10.
According to her family, Betty had been extremely weak in her final days after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Who will take custody of Betty Bayo’s kids?
Following Betty’s passing, speculation has been rife about who will take custody of the children: Sky Victor and Danivictor.
After separating from Kanyari, Betty found love again with Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash.
The singer had been living with Tash at her home in Edenville Estate, where the children developed a close bond with their stepfather.
With the growing debate, Kanyari, being the biological father, has openly expressed his willingness to care for his children.
Is Kanyari a responsible father?
During a recent sermon at his church, Kanyari insisted that even while Betty was still alive, he was a present and responsible father.
He told his congregation that he worked tirelessly to give his children the best, despite not being with their mother.
“Even that fluent English that they speak, I am the one who has made them speak like that. Why don’t people want to give me credit? he asked.
He continued:
“Hio kizungu watoto wangu wanaongea, it’s because of me, it is my money. I am the one who enrolled them in an international school, the best one in Kenya. There we pay KSh 500,000 per term, and I have never told anyone in my family about it because if I did they would tell me it is too much.”
He recounted how his own brother dismissed the idea of such expensive education fees for his kids, highlighting his dedication.
“I even told my brother about it once, and he told me he cannot take his child to a school where the fees are more than KSh 15,000. He said he would rather build apartments for them to inherit later,” Kanyari added.
The preacher had previously claimed that he secured a KSh 90 million mansion in Runda, where he intends to move in with his children once everything is settled.
Despite Kanyari’s confession about being a committed father, speculation around the children’s custody has persisted. Some speculate that Betty’s mother, Joyce, might also have a claim.
However, others maintain that despite his controversies, Kanyari has demonstrated responsibility over the years and, as the biological father, should take custody.
However, as of this publication, it is yet to be determined who will take custody of the kids.
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All you need to know about Betty Bayo’s death
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Where will Betty Bayo’s burial ceremony be held?
In a related update, TUKO.co.ke reported that ahead of the final burial rites at Mugumo Estate, a burial ceremony will be held at Ndumberi Stadium.
Photos seen by TUKO.co.ke showed that preparations for the grand event had begun two days earlier.
The ceremony is expected to be attended by thousands of mourners, including fellow singers, leaders, and fans.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
