- Pastor Victor Kanyari responded to the ongoing drama surrounding the death of his late ex-wife, Betty Bayo, following viral rumours and narratives
- He emphasised that despite the unfolding saga, his focus remains on his children, Sky and Danny, as debates about their custody continue
- Kanyari also expressed a desire for Betty to be allowed to rest in peace, comments that came just hours after her mother filed a petition to probe her death
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Pastor Victor Kanyari has broken his silence on the ongoing saga following the death of his ex-wife, gospel singer Betty Bayo.
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Betty passed away exactly a month ago while receiving treatment for acute myeloid leukemia at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Why is Betty Bayo still trending?
Since her demise, controversy has surrounded the custody of her children, Sky and Danny, sparking heated debates online and within her family.
Betty’s widower, Tash (Hiram Gitau), has been caring for the kids at their Edenville home, but Betty’s family publicly called the biological father, Kanyari, to take custody.
The discussion intensified after Betty’s mother, who did not attend her burial, petitioned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for an inquest into the circumstances of her daughter’s death.
She alleged that Betty had no pre-existing conditions and suggested that her burial may have been rushed to cover up foul play.
What did Pastor Kanyari say about the drama surrounding Betty’s death?
In response to the ongoing saga, Kanyari took to social media, posting a lengthy statement hours after Betty’s mum’s petition emerged.
He emphasised that his priority is the well-being of his children, asserting that no online rumours or sensational narratives will take precedence over their healing.
“I am a father before I am anything else. Sky and Danny have lost their mother. No rumour, no trending topic, and no online narrative will ever matter more than their healing. My duty right now is not to argue with strangers on the internet, it is to guide my children through a loss they did not ask for,” he wrote.
Kanyari also criticised individuals who exploited his grief for entertainment and condemned sections of the media for sensationalising the tragedy.
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The man of God asked for peace to be allowed to mourn and care for his children as they all cope with the loss of Betty.
“I deserve space to mourn in dignity. Let the internet say what it wants. Let people speculate as they wish. But God sees the truth. God knows the journey. God knows the heart. I will continue to focus on my children, my faith, and the calling God placed on my life. Everything else is just noise,” he added.
Additionally, he expressed a desire for his late ex-wife to be allowed to rest in peace, away from the narratives and rumours surrounding her life and her children.
“The mother of my children deserves peace. My children deserve respect. May her soul rest in peace, and may God heal every heart that is hurting in silence,” he concluded.
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What was Betty’s last message to her mum?
In a related story, Betty’s mother revealed that in the week leading up to her death on November 10, Betty sent her a distressing message.
In a tearful phone call, Betty reportedly asked her why she left her behind in pain and to be alone.
Betty’s mum then shared that her daughter’s marriage had been strained and was allegedly ending.
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