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Following the tragic passing of beloved gospel musician Betty Bayo, a cloud of uncertainty has gathered over the future of her two children, Sky and Danny. What was once a blended family filled with heartwarming social media moments has now become the center of a public and emotional custody debate between her husband, Hiram Gitau (Tash), and her former partner, Pastor Victor Kanyari.

A Vow of Protection: The Stepfather’s Role

Before her demise, Betty Bayo had found happiness with Tash, a man she often described as the love of her life. Tash was not just a husband but a deeply involved stepfather. He had publicly vowed to protect and provide for Sky and Danny as if they were his own.

The family’s social media pages were frequently updated with videos and photos showing a tight-knit bond, with rumors circulating that the couple had even planned to relocate to the United States to start a new chapter together. Following the funeral, the children remained in the matrimonial home with Tash, maintaining the stability they had known during their mother’s final years.

The Runda Promise and the TikTok Stand-off

However, the children’s biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, has stepped forward with bold claims and ambitious promises. In a move that captured headlines, Kanyari announced his intention to buy his children a Ksh 90 million mansion in Runda, arguing that he is best positioned to provide for their future.

The situation grew tense during a recent TikTok livestream, where a visibly frustrated Kanyari claimed that it was proving difficult to actually take the children into his care. He noted that while he was willing to “sit and discuss” who was fit to house them, the transition was far from smooth.

Receipts and Responsibilities

As netizens took to social media to urge both men to consider joint custody, Kanyari pushed back against claims that he was an absentee father. To prove his involvement in their upbringing, the preacher took the unusual step of leaking WhatsApp conversations between himself and the late Betty Bayo.

Further defending his position, Kanyari shared bank and school fee statements to demonstrate that he had been consistently contributing to their education and welfare. He expressed that he felt the public was being “unfair” by questioning his commitment to his children only now.

The Heart of the Matter

Despite the legal and financial posturing, Kenyans have remained vocal about the children’s emotional well-being. Many argue that while Kanyari provides the biological link and financial muscle, Tash provides the emotional continuity and the home environment the children are currently accustomed to.

The “discussion” Kanyari alluded to after the burial remains the most critical next step. Whether the two men can reach an amicable agreement—or if the matter will escalate into a formal legal battle—remains to be seen. For now, the focus remains on Sky and Danny as they navigate the profound loss of their mother amidst a very public tug-of-war.

The death of gospel singer Betty Bayo has reignited the long-running public debate over the custody of her children, Sky and Danivictor, whose biological father is Prophet Victor Kanyari of Salvation Healing Ministry.

The conversation centers on the complex family dynamic established before Bayo’s passing, particularly the children’s bond with her partner, Hiram Gitau, alias Tash, with whom they lived in Edenville Estate.

The children, including Danivictor, who Betty Bayo previously revealed played a key role in the early stages of her romance with Tash, have always maintained a close relationship with their stepfather. Sky famously boasted on social media about the benefit of having “two dads.” Betty Bayo’s mother, who resides in the United States, has also been mentioned as a potential guardian figure, further complicating the decision.

Kanyari’s Public Pursuit

Throughout this period, Prophet Kanyari has publicly expressed his fierce desire to take full custody of his children. He has often highlighted his readiness to provide a high standard of living, famously claiming he had made plans to secure a KSh 90 million mansion in Runda to move in with them.

In previous attempts to demonstrate his fitness and capacity as a father, Kanyari shared private WhatsApp chats between himself and Betty Bayo. These messages indicated that despite their highly publicized separation, the two maintained a peaceful and functional co-parenting relationship over the years.

Following Betty Bayo’s passing, Kanyari’s immediate public tributes and affirmations of his commitment to his children have renewed focus on who will ultimately raise Sky and Danivictor.

Social media is buzzing with clips of a conversation between popular preacher Kanyari and a TikTok user named Rish Kamunge.

In a recent video, Kamunge boldly expressed her admiration for Kanyari, who is new to the platform. She playfully referred to him as “her man” and announced her extravagant plan to showcase him on a billboard in Nairobi.

Kanyari seemed surprised as Kamunge unveiled her idea.

“You are my man. I actually asked some of these people what is the biggest gift I am going to give to my man, and they told me to put him on a billboard. So I am planning a billboard for me and you pale Koja. Mtu akiingia Nairobi anakuona… it’s going to cost me more than KSh 600,000 for you to be there for more than a month,” Rish said.

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Kanyari recently divulged that he’s ready to date and marry again after he broke up with his ex-wife Betty Bayo.

Even though the two are successfully co-parenting, Kanyari is ready to get another woman for himself. The hilarious thing about Kanyari is that he’s looking forward to meet a woman from Tik-Tok, even though he’s a preacher. How peculiar is that!

Anyway, Kanyari is yet to give his response on the proposal he has received.