Pastor Victor Kanyari has once again found himself at the center of public attention after making startling claims about the death of his late ex-wife, celebrated gospel singer Betty Bayo.
Speaking during a recent church service, the pastor alleged that he knows the “real cause” of Betty Bayo’s death, months after the beloved gospel musician passed away.
His remarks have reignited conversations surrounding the circumstances that led to the singer’s demise and prompted mixed reactions from Kenyans online.
“There are things that I know about that family, it is just that I do not want to disrespect that woman. I will come to tell you what truly killed Betty Bayo. I am not a fool. Very soon, I must tell you what killed that woman. Gitau, don’t disrespect me. Just give me my kids back, and then I will stay silent. If you do not give me back my kids, I will tell everyone, and I will also show them the evidence of what truly killed Betty,” he claimed.
The controversial preacher claimed that there was more to Betty Bayo’s death than what had initially been made public, although he stopped short of providing detailed evidence to support his assertions.
His comments come at a time when discussions about the singer’s final days continue to attract widespread public interest.
Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, died in November 2025 while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Reports at the time indicated that the celebrated gospel artist had been battling leukemia, a form of blood cancer, for some time before her death.
Several media outlets and family representatives confirmed that she succumbed to complications related to the illness.
The man of God and Betty Bayo shared two children and remained connected through co-parenting even after their highly publicized separation years earlier.
Their relationship had attracted significant attention following the infamous Sh 310 scandal that rocked Kanyari’s ministry and ultimately contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.
In the months following Betty’s death, Kanyari frequently expressed his grief on social media, revealing how deeply the loss affected both him and their children.
He shared emotional messages describing the challenges of helping their children cope with the tragedy while dealing with his own pain.
Questions surrounding Betty Bayo’s death have surfaced before.
Shortly after her passing, some family members reportedly called for further investigations and sought clarity regarding the exact circumstances of her death, despite medical reports indicating that she had been battling blood cancer.
The singer’s death sent shockwaves through Kenya’s gospel music industry, with fellow musicians, church leaders and fans paying tribute to a woman widely celebrated for hits such as “Eleventh Hour.”
Many remembered her as a gifted minister whose music inspired thousands of believers across the country.
Since her passing, efforts have also been made to preserve her legacy and support her children.
Friends, family members and well-wishers organized fundraisers, while some of her professional partnerships reportedly continued beyond her death to help secure the future of her children.
Kanyari’s latest remarks have now reopened public discussion, with some Kenyans urging him to provide evidence if he possesses crucial information, while others have called for the late singer to be allowed to rest in peace.
As debate continues online, one thing remains clear, Betty Bayo’s influence on Kenya’s gospel music scene has endured long after her passing, and any discussion surrounding her life and death continues to evoke strong emotions among fans and loved ones alike.
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