Pastor Kanyari, Tash created a buzz after being seen receiving their children from England

  • Pastor Victor Kanyari has met his children again at the airport after returning from a family visit to England
  • Kanyari and the widow of the late Betty Bayo, Tash, marched together to receive the children, which sparked a debate online about parenting issues and parental cooperation
  • The video shared by the preacher showed loving hugs and smiles, with people giving mixed opinions about the gesture of unity.

Pastor Victor Kanyari has finally reunited with his children weeks after traveling abroad to visit family friends, an event that has once again brought him and his ex-wife’s widow, Tash, into the public spotlight.

Pastor Kanyari and Tash arrived at the airport to receive his children. Photo: Nabi Kanyari, Betty Bayo.
Source: Facebook

The lead preacher of Salvation Healing Ministries has been making headlines for the past two months following the death of his ex-wife, a gospel singer. Betty Bayo.

Betty died from complications related to acute myeloid leukemia, a condition she was diagnosed with just days before her death.

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At the time of her death, Betty was remarried to Tash, also known as Hiram Gitau, who was living with and raising the two children she shared with Kanyari, Sky Victor and Dani Victor.

Her death quickly sparked an online debate about who benefits from the children’s care.

Before traveling to England, the children were living with Tash at her Edenville Estate home.

However, Kanyari several times had publicly expressed his desire to want the children to live with him.

Are Kanyari and Tash working together to raise children?

The children returned to Kenya in the early hours of Sunday, January 11, and Kanyari and Tash attended the airport to receive him.

A video shared by Kanyari showed the emotional encounter, showing the two men standing together as the children ran into their arms.

In the clip, Dani was seen hugging Tash, while Sky hugged Kanyari when she helped him with his luggage.

The pastor put these words in the video:

“Welcome home my children.

The touching event sparked a debate online again about whether Kanyari and Tash are in a good relationship and whether they are now working together to raise children.

Although Kanyari has clearly expressed her desire to eventually have children living with her, the plan has not yet been implemented.

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In previous reports, the preacher has also emphasized that he does not have any anger towards Tash, noting that Betty trusted him and left the children.

He has also asked netizens to stop criticizing Tash online.

Online views on Kanyari and Tash co-parenting

The reunion at the airport sparked mixed reactions from netizens, with some applauding the gesture of unity for the children, while others questioned the arrangement for long-term care.

Some online reviews are:

Lucy Muchora: “Little children don’t care who their father is, they care about who treats them well and who they grew up with. Until they grow up to understand the circumstances around them.”

Dolly Patron Nonstick Pans: “You should start living together until those children grow up… Uwee.”

Jemmy-mah Bonnie: “As a girl with two fathers, I know what it’s like, you can’t choose anyone, especially if they all love you.”

Carol Mbogo: “May God keep you safe for many days and may these children not lack the love of a parent… I love you for taking care of them and bringing them up well.”

Hero Doris: “Woiyeee prophet, your heart is very heavy and I fully understand.”

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Pastor Kanyari in a group photo with his children in front of Betty Bayo's grave.
Pastor Kanyari announced plans to raise his children from Tash. Photo: Nabi Kanyari.
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Does Betty’s mother want Kanyari to take care of the children?

In other news, Betty’s mother made it clear that she supports Kanyari in her efforts to get custody of the children.

He said that his main priority is to protect the interests of young children and preserve their heritage.

His statements caused mixed reactions online, with some netizens concerned about his intentions regarding Betty’s children and property.

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