Pastor Kanyari leaks WhatsApp messages proving he was a responsible co-parent with Betty Bayo
Pastor Victor Kanyari has once again stirred controversy after releasing another batch of WhatsApp conversations between himself and his late ex-wife, gospel musician Betty Bayo. The fresh leaks come shortly after Bayo’s passing on 10 November from leukaemia and her burial on 2..
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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.
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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.
