Pastor Kanyari Concedes Custody To Betty Bayo’s Husband Tash, Prioritizes Widower’s Healing

The public speculation over who will gain custody of the late musician Betty Bayo’s children has reportedly concluded, with Pastor Victor Kanyari revealing that he has allowed the children to remain with their mother’s widower, Hiram Gitau (Tash).

The custody debate intensified following Betty Bayo’s burial, when an audio clip leaked online suggesting that Kanyari was concerned about Tash seeking full custody of the children he shares with the late singer.

Speaking to his Nairobi church congregation on Sunday, November 23, Kanyari explained that his decision was motivated by compassion for Tash, who is still grieving Betty Bayo’s death.

“I know he is hurt, but I don’t know his feelings because she was his wife; I know he is mourning,” Kanyari said. “And the people who can perhaps comfort him are my children being close to him. That’s why I’m not reacting, I can’t take them.”

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Kanyari emphasized his desire to avoid conflict, acknowledging the online advice that urged the two men to co-parent peacefully.

“I have seen people fight for wives and kids, but I don’t want to fight. I just want to stay a good person,” he added.

The Salvation and Healing Ministry co-founder confirmed that he and Tash had discussed the custody arrangement directly following Bayo’s passing.

“Whenever I was near Tash, I would tell him not to cause drama so that we give Bayo a befitting send-off,” Kanyari recalled. He added that when Tash asked about the children’s future, Kanyari told him: “Kaa nao (Stay with them).”

The two will now have to co-parent to take care of the children.