Kanyari discusses his daughter, Sky Victor’s aggressive online conduct

The children of late gospel singer Betty Bayo are reportedly showing worrying changes in behaviour following her death, according to their biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari.

Speaking during last Sunday’s service at Salvation Healing Ministries, the controversial preacher opened up about the challenges he says he is now facing with his children, Sky and Danivictor, in the weeks after their mother’s passing.

Betty Bayo died on Monday, November 10, while undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia, and was laid to rest on November 20 at her Kiambu home.

“They Have Changed”

Addressing his congregation, Kanyari claimed that his children’s behaviour has noticeably shifted since their mother died, describing them as becoming “wakali kiasi.”

The pastor said he was unsettled by the change, questioning whether the children were being influenced negatively.

“Since their mother died, they have become somewhat aggressive. I don’t even know whether they are being taught wrongly or what… they are questioning me so much,” he said.

His remarks quickly drew attention online, with many reacting to his public airing of the issue.

Custody Questions Still Hanging

Kanyari’s comments come at a time when public debate over the children’s future remains heated.

Since Betty’s death, Sky and Danivictor have continued living with their stepfather, Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, who had been raising them alongside their mother.

The matter escalated after Betty’s mother publicly urged Kanyari to take responsibility for the children and questioned why they were still under Tash’s care.

Inside the KSh 91 Million Plan

During the same sermon, Kanyari reiterated that he is ready to take over full responsibility for his children, explaining that he had deliberately delayed action to avoid conflict and respect Tash’s role.

“There is the father who sired them and the one who raised them. We are two fathers,” he said. “If I wanted conflict, I would have gone there with people and demanded my children. But I did not want war.”

He went on to reveal that he has secured a residence in Runda, valued at approximately KSh 91 million, where he plans to live with the children and Betty Bayo’s sister.

According to the preacher, the house is fully processed and ready for occupation.

“I think this week I may take them and stay with them. I will raise them,” he told congregants.

Unclear Path Forward

Despite his bold declaration, Kanyari did not explain how the custody transition would be handled or whether legal procedures would be followed.

As things stand, no official custody arrangement has been confirmed, and the situation continues to attract public scrutiny. Many netizens have urged patience, noting that the children may still be grieving and need time to heal emotionally.