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.