- Betty Bayo’s mother used social media, making allegations about her daughter’s relationship and imploring Reverend Kanyari to raise her children
- Kanyari responded to the message, advising Betty’s widow, Tash, to listen to her complaints with respect
- The preacher added that he is willing to follow his mother Betty’s wishes, explaining that he understands the pain she is going through as a grieving parent.
Pastor Victor Kanyari has broken his silence on the ongoing tension between the family of his late ex-wife, a gospel singer Betty Bayoand his widow, Hiram ‘Tash’ Gitau.
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Betty died on Monday, November 10, while undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
It is reported that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
What did Betty Bayo’s family say?
Drama within the family started shortly after Betty’s funeral when her brother, Edward Kang’ethe Mbugua, took to social media, claiming that the family had not been informed of Betty’s illness until it was too late.
He also hinted that life in Betty’s family was not as smooth as it was portrayed, claiming that on the day she died, she received water bills and Wi-Fi waiting at his house.
A few days later, Betty’s mother joined the discussion, claiming that Tash had never officially married her daughter.
He continued to ask Pastor Kanyari to take care of his two children with Betty, saying that they were not in the right environment for their growth.
Additionally, he declared his intention to protect Betty’s assets as an inheritance for the children.
More importantly, he indicated that once he returns to Kenya from the United States, he would like Betty’s body to be exhumed so that an autopsy can be conducted to determine the exact cause of her death.
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What did Pastor Kanyari say to Tash?
A few hours after Betty’s mother made her statement, Reverend Kanyari publicly addressed Tash through a video shared online.
He began by explaining that he had been reluctant to speak publicly, but felt compelled to respond after his mother Betty voiced her concerns.
She urged Tash to respect her mother Betty’s wishes, describing her as a grieving parent who deserves to be understood.
“I have been silent and investigated things myself. I am very touched by what the woman is going through; it has touched me. I would like to ask Tash to listen to her wishes so that you do not get a curse from the deceased or her as a mother. Just listen to her, people may want to despise her, but I would never forget that she was her only child who was helping her. Even I, like Kanyari, will listen to her, even if they are my children. Tash, let’s just respect her, she is almost 70+ years old,” she explained.
Kanyari also hinted that the tension in Betty and Tash’s relationship started long before her death, claiming that they had separated months ago.
He also emphasized that he was not considering Betty’s assets and was only considering the welfare of all parties involved.
Despite the ongoing affair, Kanyari and Tash have maintained a respectful relationship, acknowledging that they share a shared role as fathers to Betty’s children.
Watch the video here:
What was Betty’s last message to her mother?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that Betty’s mother recounted the painful phone call she received a few days before her daughter died.
He claimed that his daughter’s marriage was facing great challenges at that time. As a result, Betty allegedly called him crying, questioning who would be left with him, suggesting that she felt abandoned.
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