Kikuyu singer who received money from Betty Bayo day before her death speaks
Kikuyu gospel singer Njoki Wa Ndegwa, popularly known as Komanda, has revealed that Betty Bayo sent her money just a day before she passed away.
In a Facebook post on Monday, November 10, 2025, the same day Betty died, Njoki said the ‘Busy Busy’ hitmaker’s death had touched her deeply, adding that the fact that she had sent her money made it hard for her to believe the news of her death.
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She confirmed that the songstress had shared the money at exactly 3:47 pm.
“Guys, this was just yesterday at 3:47 pm. Baayo, why?” she posted, adding heartbreak and crying emojis.
Njoki also shared a screenshot of the M-Pesa transaction, where Betty’s name, Beatrice Mbugua, can be clearly seen in capital letters as the sender.
The screenshot does not reveal the amount sent, as Njoki concealed it for privacy purposes.
Fans then flooded her post with messages recalling how Betty had supported her music and acting career.
How did Betty die?
Betty Bayo passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital’s private wing.
A family representative, speaking on behalf of her husband, Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she died at 1:03 pm, ending days of speculation about her health.
“We are here at Kenyatta National Hospital’s private wing. The spouse, the father of her children, and friends of Betty Bayo want to inform the public that today at 1:03 pm, we have lost Betty, and it is no longer a rumour,” the representative said.
Betty had been unwell since the previous week, suffering from acute leukaemia and excessive bleeding.
She was initially admitted to AAR Hospital on Kiambu Road before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital on Friday, November 7, 2025.
The representative said doctors had done their best, but the will of God had been fulfilled.
She revealed that plans were underway to move her body to Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, and further communication regarding the funeral and memorials would follow.
“Betty had been unwell since last week, suffering from acute leukaemia and excessive bleeding. She was first taken to AAR Hospital on Kiambu Road before being transferred here on Friday. The doctors did their best, but the will of God has been fulfilled. We are planning to move her body to Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, and all communications will follow,” she added.
Present at the announcement were her husband, Hiram Gitau, her ex-husband, Pastor Victor Kanyari, other family members, and close friends.
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