Gospel Musician Betty Bayo Dies from Leukemia at Kenyatta National Hospital - November 2025

Gospel musician Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, known as Betty Bayo, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital. It was confirmed she died after a battle with blood cancer, specifically acute mild leukaemia. President William Ruto and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua led tributes, highlighting her significant contribution to Kenyan gospel music. Her ex-wife, Pastor Victor Kanyari, offered condolences and paid tribute to Bayo, who was the mother of his two children. Friends, fellow gospel artists, and fans have also flooded social media with tributes, mourning her as a beacon of hope.