Pastor Victor Kanyari is still mourning the untimely passing of his ex-wife, gospel singer Betty Bayo. Pastor Kanyari explained how Betty Bayo’s passing pained him. Betty passed away in November while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital, shortly after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. The Salvation Healing Ministries lead preacher shares two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, with the late gospel singer. Despite their separation, the two maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship, often communicating about how they would raise their children, as revealed in leaked WhatsApp chats. How has Kanyari been coping with Betty’s passing? Although separated, Kanyari openly expressed his grief after her passing, being spotted in public in tears and issuing multiple statements about how much she meant to him. As he welcomed the New Year, Kanyari took to social media to reflect on the tragic loss of the mother of his children, sharing how sudden her passing felt and how he is slowly coming to terms with it. In his words: “If you could have told me that on a day like this, Betty would not be with us, I would never have believed you. But the fact is that she is not here now.”
He further urged his followers to cherish life, highlighting its fragility. “As we start this new year, let us learn to appreciate every little moment because we do not know what tomorrow holds for each one of us.” See Kanyari’s post below: Pastor Kanyari reflected on Betty Bayo’s passing as he ushered in the new year. Photo: Prophet Kanyari. Source: Facebook Netizens react to Kanyari’s message Kanyari’s post revealed that he is still grieving the loss of a woman he deeply respected despite their separation. Fans and followers flooded the comments section, sending messages of support and encouragement during his difficult time. Here are some of their message: Liz Wanjiku: “You never know the value of something until you lose it.”
Mwalo Sarai: “Thank God Betty use to write many paragraphs here on fb praising you as a good father to her kids. She use to appreciate your present fatherhood.” Phoebe Kamau: “True prophet.hatujui ya Kesho.niMungu tu anajua. God bless you for the good work you have done.” Virginia Kariuki: “It’s well. It’s healing process baba watoi. The cruel angel of death does not announce his coming” Milcah Hamilton: “Very true, i just thank God, i do not take it for granted for the life God have given me and my family.God’s name to be glorified.” Grace Njuguna: “You never appreciate something good in your life until you loose it, Betty was nice she was good n God had blessed her even if she never lived long she lived well.” Emily Shammah: “Baba watoto,may peace n healing locate you.”
By DanVictor Munene
