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HomeDaily NewsMonday, November 24, 2025Pastor Kanyari Concedes Custody of Children After Ex-Wife Betty Bayo's Death - November 2025
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Pastor Kanyari Concedes Custody of Children After Ex-Wife Betty Bayo's Death - November 2025

Following the death of his ex-wife, gospel musician Betty Bayo, on November 10 from leukaemia, Pastor Victor Kanyari has made several decisions regarding their two children. Kanyari of Salvation Healing Ministries publicly vowed to change his lifestyle and become a more responsible father to their children, Sky and Dany, announcing plans to acquire a new home. Amidst a public debate over custody, he leaked WhatsApp messages with his late ex-wife to demonstrate his involvement in co-parenting. Despite speculation about a custody battle, Pastor Kanyari agreed to let the children remain with Bayo’s widower, Hiram Gitau (also known as Tash). Kanyari stated this decision was driven by compassion for Tash’s grief and a desire to avoid conflict, encouraging a co-parenting arrangement.

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Kanyari Vows To Change His Lifestyle For The Sake Of His Children After Betty Bayo’s Death

Kanyari Vows To Change His Lifestyle For The Sake Of His Children After Betty Bayo’s Death

Following the death of his ex-wife, Betty Bayo, Pastor Victor Kanyari of Salvation Healing Ministries has publicly vowed to change his lifestyle and become a more responsible father to their two young children, Sky and Dany. He announced plans to acquire a new home more suitable for raising his children.

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Following the death of his ex-wife, Betty Bayo, Pastor Victor Kanyari of Salvation Healing Ministries has publicly vowed to change his lifestyle and become a more responsible father to their two young children, Sky and Dany. He announced plans to acquire a new home more suitable for raising his children.

  • Kanyari stated, "I must now behave; I cannot continue playing around as I used to; I must be very serious because now I have two young children… whom I have to take care of."
  • He is set to acquire a Ksh90 million mansion in Runda, Nairobi, which includes a swimming pool for his children.
  • The pastor cited his current home's unsuitable environment, often housing over 200 people, as a key reason for seeking a new residence.
Monday 6:46 AMGhafla! (Entertainment)

Pastor Kanyari leaks WhatsApp messages proving he was a responsible co-parent with Betty Bayo

Pastor Kanyari leaks WhatsApp messages proving he was a responsible co-parent with Betty Bayo

Controversy surrounds Pastor Victor Kanyari after he leaked WhatsApp messages with his late ex-wife, gospel musician Betty Bayo, following her death on November 10 from leukaemia. The leaks aim to demonstrate his involvement in co-parenting their two children amidst a public debate over custody.

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Controversy surrounds Pastor Victor Kanyari after he leaked WhatsApp messages with his late ex-wife, gospel musician Betty Bayo, following her death on November 10 from leukaemia. The leaks aim to demonstrate his involvement in co-parenting their two children amidst a public debate over custody.

  • The newly released chats detail exchanges regarding their children's medical expenses, school fees of up to KSh 54,875, and even a UK summer camp requiring over KSh 450,000.
  • Bayo’s widower, Hiram “Tash” Gitau, is also considered for custody, with social media polarized on whether the children should stay with their biological father Pastor Kanyari or Tash.
  • One exchange shows Bayo confirming receipt of KSh 40,000 and KSh 20,000 for a visa application, and another thanking Kanyari for KSh 50,000 for their daughter's acting school.
Monday 10:24 AMGhafla! (Entertainment)

Pastor Kanyari Concedes Custody To Betty Bayo’s Husband Tash, Prioritizes Widower’s Healing

Pastor Kanyari Concedes Custody To Betty Bayo’s Husband Tash, Prioritizes Widower’s Healing

Pastor Victor Kanyari has agreed to let his children with the late musician Betty Bayo remain with Bayo’s widower, Hiram Gitau (also known as Tash), despite previous speculation about a custody battle. Kanyari stated his decision was driven by compassion for Tash’s grief and a desire to avoid conflict, encouraging a co-parenting arrangement.

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Pastor Victor Kanyari has agreed to let his children with the late musician Betty Bayo remain with Bayo’s widower, Hiram Gitau (also known as Tash), despite previous speculation about a custody battle. Kanyari stated his decision was driven by compassion for Tash’s grief and a desire to avoid conflict, encouraging a co-parenting arrangement.

  • Pastor Victor Kanyari confirmed his decision to let the children stay with Betty Bayo's widower, Hiram Gitau (Tash).
  • The custody discussion followed Betty Bayo's burial and a leaked audio clip.
  • Kanyari expressed his wish to avoid conflict, stating, “I don’t want to fight. I just want to stay a good person.”
  • The arrangement will require Kanyari and Tash to co-parent the children.
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