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Pastor Kanyari reveals pain of learning about Betty Bayo’s illness after her passing
13th November, 2025 01:19 AM
Renowned Kenyan pastor Victor Kanyari has opened up emotionally about the heartbreak of discovering that his ex-wife and gospel musician Betty Bayo had been seriously ill, only after she had passed away.
Speaking in an emotional press conference on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Pastor Kanyari said he was left in the dark about Bayo’s condition, which compounded his grief and sense of helplessness.
“Tuache kucheza na legacy ya Betty Bayo. Mimi, hakuna mtu alinitafuta. Betty Bayo amegonjeka two weeks na sikuambiwa; nobody told me. Kama ningeambiwa, ningepigana usiku na mchana, lakini sikuambiwa; nimeambiwa wakati amefariki. Na ndo maana niko so emotional, ndo maana niko na uchungu,” Kanyari painfully narrated.
He stressed that had he been informed while Bayo was still in the hospital, he would have done everything possible to help save her life.
“Kama ningeambiwa, ningepigana usiku na mchana, lakini sikuambiwa, nimeambiwa wakati amefariki. Na ndo maana niko so emotional, ndo maana niko na uchungu. Sitaki kuongelea; niko na uchungu. Ningambiwa akiwa hospitali. Kama ningeambiwa, singekuwa na uchungu ambayo niko nayo. Wengine hawako emotional kwa sababu walimuona akiwa katika process ya kugonjeka. Mimi sikumuona katika process ya kugonjeka; nimeonyeshwa akiwa amefariki,” he explained.
Betty succumbed to blood cancer on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Kanyari on his relationship with Betty Bayo
Pastor Kanyari also addressed claims that he did not care for Betty Bayo, clarifying the boundaries in their relationship following their separation.
“Wale wanasema Pastor Kanyari hakuwa anapenda Betty Bayo, nilimpenda, lakini nilimpenda nikijua ako na mume wake. Kwa hivo katika upande wangu kulikuwa na mipaka. Na mimi sikumuacha Betty Bayo. No, yeye ndiye aliniacha. Betty Bayo ndo aliamka asubuhi moja akaniambia the relationship is over. Nikaheshimu hiyo, na hata baada ya hayo nikaendelea kumsupport na kuongea naye kwa simu,” he said.
He recalled that even after their split, he continued to maintain friendly communication with her, cherishing the lighter moments they shared over the phone.
“Tulikuwa tunaongea na Betty Bayo hata 30 minutes na tunacheka, hata alikuwa ananiita Baba Sky, lakini nilikuwa na mipaka nikijua ni bibi ya mtu,” Kanyari stressed.
Kanyari’s tribute to Betty Bayo
The Salvation Healing Ministry founder had earlier expressed deep sorrow and regret, revealing the pain of losing someone who remained an important part of his life despite their separation.
In his emotional tribute on Monday, November 10, 2025, Kanyari went on to say that he still sees her in their children and everyday memories.
“It hurts in ways I can’t explain. You left before I could say everything I needed to. I still see you in every laugh our children give, in every little habit that reminds me of you,” Kanyari’s emotional tribute reads.
“So sad. R.I.P. Mama Sky…The mother to my kids.”
