- People will always remember November 10 as the day Kenyans learned about Betty Bayo’s death.
- Bayo was a beloved gospel musician, and for her burial, her husband, Hiram Gitau, honoured her with green attire matching her casket
- A close source, in an interview with TUKO.co.ke, revealed the reason why Tash matched his outfit with Bayo’s casket
Bayo was laid to rest at her home in Mugumo Estate, near Kamiti Corner, but her memorial service took place at Ndumberi Stadium
Source: UGC
When Kenyans got a glimpse of Bayo’s casket, some noted that they had not seen such a colour before.
Did Tash match with Bayo?
Unlike the familiar brown or white coffins often chosen for burials, Bayo’s final resting place was marked by a striking green casket, a choice that immediately drew attention.
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Adding to the moment was her widower, Hiram Gitau, who arrived dressed in a colour-coordinated outfit that matched the casket.
It was symbolic for Hiram to wear green, matching his wife’s casket, according to a close source. The source revealed that it was out of love for him to colour coordinate with her casket.
“it was out love to share the same outfit until the last time,” the source said
Several dignitaries and Kenyan celebrities attended the burial ceremony, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Karen Nyamu, MP Eric Wamumbi and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina, among others.
Source: UGC
Celebrities at the wedding were Karangu Muraya, businesswoman Wanja Nyarari, DJ MO, Muthoni Wa Kirumba aka Baby Top.
The musician passed away while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
She had been sickly for two weeks before she succumbed to blood cancer.
Netizens react to Bayo’s green casket
Here is what they had to say:
aidi 🥰😹
“Sijawahi ona jeneza ya green🤔🤔rest in peace, Betty.”
@queencarious:
“Kama ni mara yako ya kwanza kuona jeneza ya green nipe like.”
@Toto Africa:
“The first time Betty introduced Tash to the online in-laws they wore matching outfits za jungle green…this is deep.”
@Lynne🌸:
“Even at death,Tash managed to do a matching outfit with you Betty. Go well.”
@shikie:
“Maybe that was her favorite colour ata Tash amematch.”
@AVINA♐💞:
“My first time kuona casket ya jungle green.”
De.. conqueror:
“Yaani kama ni Mr Tash alichagua rangi ya jeneza ama watoto…..kuna ujumbe special kwa the late forever. Jeneza rangi yake imefanana na suit ya the husband. Haki kifo wewe. Mungu tupe sote nguvu ya kuyaistimili na pia hekima na busara kwa yule atakaye lea watoto wa the late.”
What you need to know about Bayo’s burial
How did Tash mourn his wife?
In other news, the widower was emotional while mourning the mother of his kids.
He admitted that he was shattered by losing Bayo, who was the compass in his life.
Tash asked Bayo to watch over him and the children.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
