Mkamburi Chigogo questions Ksh3.5M budget for Betty Bayo’s burial
Media personality Mkamburi Chigogo has expressed her concerns over the reported Ksh3.5 million budget for the burial of gospel singer Betty Bayo.
Her comments come after fellow gospel artist Sir James revealed on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, that the burial, scheduled for November 19, would cost not less than Ksh3.5 million.
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Speaking about the matter, Chigogo questioned why so much money was being spent after Bayo’s death, yet there had been struggles to raise funds during her illness.
“3.5 mics for the burial? I keep saying let’s use resources when people are alive. When she was looking for money for admission, haikua! Waaaahhh, life is a puzzle,” she said.
Questions over burial expenses
Sir James, who is part of the organising team for the burial, stated that the high cost was due to the scale of the arrangements. He explained that several logistics and requirements needed to be covered to ensure a decent send-off for the late singer.
“There are so many things to be done. We are expecting the burial to take place on Wednesday. The main thing is to eulogise Betty. This will be a big burial that requires a lot of money. We were told by the chairman that we require not less than 3.5 million. So we are raising funds from friends and artists,” he said.
Chigogo’s remarks have drawn attention to a recurring issue in society: lavish spending during burials compared to the lack of financial support during times of illness. Her statement reflects a concern shared by many who believe more should be done to help people when they are alive rather than focusing on expensive funerals.
As preparations continue for Betty Bayo’s burial, the conversation has shifted from logistics to the deeper question of priorities in how people show care and respect.
While Sir James and other organisers work on ensuring a proper farewell for the gospel star, voices like Chigogo’s continue to challenge how the community allocates resources in such moments.
Betty Bayo passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. A family representative, who spoke on behalf of Betty’s husband, Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she died at 1:03 pm, ending days of speculation about her health.
