Pastor Victor Kanyari has spoken candidly about the death of his ex-wife, renowned gospel singer Betty Bayo, revealing that he was unaware of her illness prior to her passing. Betty died on Monday, November 10, at Kenyatta National Hospital following complications from acute myeloid leukaemia.
Shock Over Uninformed Illness
During a live session on Wednesday, November 12, Kanyari shared that he only learned of Betty’s death and had no knowledge that she had been battling leukaemia. The news left him emotionally shaken, raising questions about why no one reached out to inform him.
“I am not one to neglect women. Nobody looked for me. Betty was ill for two weeks, and I was not told. If I was told, I would have fought day and night for her. I was only told she had passed away,”
Kanyari said.
He criticised those close to Betty for not monitoring her health, pointing out that cancer does not develop overnight. According to him, earlier signs should have prompted timely medical intervention.
“Cancer is not an illness that you just have for one day. There’s a problem because there is no way someone can be diagnosed with cancer and die after two weeks,”
he stated.
Would Have Fought for Her Care
Kanyari emphasised that had he been informed, he would have done everything possible to ensure Betty received the best care, even considering treatment abroad.
“If I had known, I would have done my best with her, even taken her to India. Cancer does not kill in two weeks. Those close to her needed to monitor her keenly and take her for a checkup, even abroad. If funds were needed, we could have raised them,”
he added.
Grieving for His Children
Fans have expressed sympathy for Kanyari, urging him to remain strong for his two children with Betty. The preacher has shared that he continues to struggle with sleepless nights and recurring dreams in which his children inquire about their late mother — a poignant reminder of the bond the family shared.
Pastor Victor Kanyari’s reflections highlight the pain of losing a loved one unexpectedly and the challenges of navigating grief while supporting children through such a loss.
