The death of a loved one can be devastating to anyone, and the late Betty Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau alias Tash, is no exception.
Following his wife’s passing, Tash appears to have been deeply affected, with the impact now visible in his physical appearance.
A new video showing Tash’s current state after his wife’s burial has surfaced online, leaving fans alarmed over how drastically he has changed.
The clip was shared by an old friend on TikTok, sparking widespread concern among netizens.
The video, uploaded by @lizclement_Africa, featured her posing with Tash and noting that they were childhood friends.
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She revealed that they took a photo together before engaging in a short conversation.
Countless social media users pointed out the stark difference in Tash’s appearance, noting how much weight he has lost compared to how he looked during his wife’s funeral.
In the video, Tash is seen wearing an orange top and blue jeans as he smiles softly beside his friend, who is dressed in a stylish designer top and a long black pleated skirt.
Liz captioned the video with an emotional message:
“We went to the same school, we come from the same area, and God has heard you. Has heard your story, and He is seeing all this. May God bless you. I met Tash today. Even in deep loss, his strength in the Lord remains unshaken. Grateful for the journey we have shared since our academy days.”
Tash’s noticeable weight loss immediately drew attention, with many netizens taking to social media to express concern and offer words of comfort.
A number of Kenyans consoled him, promising to walk with him throughout his mourning journey.
Here are some of the reactions:
@Nimoh:
“Mungu amlinde. May you heal the heart of Tash, and may your joy be his strength.”
@Muthoni:
“Ameslim haki, Mungu mpe nguvu.”
@shaedea:
“God will give him strength, itapita tu.”
@Princess Peace:
“Haki Tash amelose weight, may God strengthen him, Danny, and Sky.”
@Carol:
“For sure Tash said he was shuttered, not broken. I will continue saying a short prayer for him and the kids. God, may you restore in a hundredfold and may you strengthen him for the sake of the kids. Those who have lost their spouses can tell.”
@LJYouTuber:
“Woiyee amelose weight sana, a sign to show it is not easy on his side. May God comfort him and give him peace.”
@Wambu:
“Mourning is not a joke, hata hujuangi ukikonda. I am a victim.”
@The Kanga Rebirth:
“May God’s tap of good friends never run dry in this man’s life.”
As earlier reported by Nairobi News, Betty Bayo was laid to rest on Thursday, November 20, in an emotional send-off attended by hundreds of mourners at her Mugumo home in Kiambu.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and politician Moses Kuria were among the notable figures present.
The funeral featured heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and colleagues, many recalling Bayo’s warm spirit and her contribution to the community.
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