- An emotional atmosphere prevailed at Kenyatta Hospital where Betty Bayo’s ex-husband, Pastor Victor Kanyari, was comforting their daughter Sky
- The popular gospel musician died on Sunday, November 11, with his family revealing the cause of his death
- Photos of Kanyari consoling Sky made many sad, and fans started sharing messages of comfort for the singer’s children who were in mourning
The death of gospel musician Betty Bayo has caused grief to her family, friends, and fans.
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The famous singer of the song “11th Hour” died Monday, November 11, around seven in the afternoon after battling blood cancer with Leukemia.
According to her family, who spoke at a press conference at Kenyatta Hospital, Betty died due to massive blood loss caused by blood cancer.
Speaking on their behalf, Murang’a County Women’s Representative, Betty Maina, confirmed the sad news, explaining that the doctors did their best.

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How did Sky deal with the news of her mother’s death?
Tears continued to flow at the station when Betty’s daughter, Sky, arrived and was hugged by her mother’s best friend and fellow gospel singer, GP Shiru.
He was at school, taking his national exam, and arrived still wearing his school uniform.
His father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, was also seen holding him gently, comforting him and giving him support while mourning the loss of his mother.
Betty and Kanyari had two children together, and his death has brought the family back together in grief.
Kenyan fans comfort Sky After the pictures emerged, Kenyans flooded social media with messages of comfort.
Here are some of their comments:
- Vanesaa Mutuma: “God bless Sky.”
- Mrs. Clerk: “So sad. Sorry to his family. May his soul rest in peace.”
- Christine Blossom: “And this girl is taking an exam, oh my God.”
- Vero Ka Mahihu: “May God comfort you and may his soul rest in peace.”
- Wamburu Tee: “This hurts a lot. May God comfort this family and may his soul rest in peace.”
- Kariuki Carlphineaus: “People are struggling with challenges silently without knowing they will end up not having achieved what they wanted.. May God comfort this young girl.”
- Martin Gatere: “God Almighty comfort you, losing your mother is the worst nightmare. Betty was a beacon of hope through ’11th Hour’. May her soul rest in peace.”
- Lilian Joanita: “Shiru of GP has been there for Betty since the birth of her children… God bless her even after her death.”
- Angelleen Niella: “Mother is a treasure for the community, take heart, everything will be fine…I have tears because I remember my mother’s death.”

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How did Pastor Kanyari take the death of Betty Bayo?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Kanyari struggled to control the tears after getting the news of his death.
The pastor was sitting next to Hiram Gitau when the doctors explained the unexpected death of the gospel singer.
He was seen holding his head in his hands, trying to accept the loss of his loved one.
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