Fresh drama has erupted over the death of beloved gospel singer Betty Bayo after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding her passing.<\/p>\n
The move follows a dramatic plea by Betty\u2019s family, led by her mother Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, who formally petitioned the DPP demanding an inquest, insisting all is not as it seems.<\/p>\n
According to the family, the singer had no known underlying illness before her sudden death, raising troubling questions about what really happened in her final days. They allege they were shut out of critical medical information, including the post-mortem report and treatment records \u2014 a move they say only fuelled their suspicions.<\/p>\n
Adding to the controversy, the family claims Betty was buried in a rush, denying them time to seek clarity and deepening fears that crucial details may have been swept under the carpet.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on Thursday, December 18, the ODPP confirmed it received the family\u2019s complaint on December 9 and agreed the concerns warranted further scrutiny.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe complaint raises serious concerns and suspicions regarding the circumstances of the deceased\u2019s death, including claims that she had no underlying health condition and that the family was denied access to the post-mortem report,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The DPP has now directed the DCI to carry out thorough investigations and submit a report for review and possible legal action, vowing that the matter will be handled independently and in line with the law.<\/p>\n
News of the probe ignited heated debate online, with Kenyans sharply divided. While some supported the family\u2019s quest for answers, others urged them to let the late singer rest in peace.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe family and the first husband should be fair to that gentleman,\u201d one user commented, while another warned, \u201cThis will traumatise the children. There is no need for this. Let her rest.\u201d<\/p>\n
Betty Bayo, famed for her soul-stirring Kikuyu gospel hits and growing online presence, died on November 10 while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. At the time, the family said she had been battling leukaemia.<\/p>\n
She was later laid to rest at her family home in Mugumo Estate, Kiambu County, in an emotional ceremony attended by fellow gospel artistes, friends and relatives.<\/p>\n
The controversy intensified after Betty\u2019s mother went live on TikTok with US-based content creator Shiru wa Oakland, recounting what she says was a haunting final conversation with her daughter.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy child cried to me,\u201d Wairimu said tearfully. \u201cShe asked me, \u2018Why and who did I leave her with?\u2019 That question has never left my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n
She insists the family deserves full transparency, calling for a post-mortem and access to all hospital documents related to Betty\u2019s treatment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want the truth about what happened to my child,\u201d she said. \u201cI need the post-mortem done. I need all her documents. Why is my ID still being held? Why does someone else have the burial permit \u2014 and why is the name wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n
Wairimu also accused those involved of dodging meetings and ignoring the family\u2019s concerns in the tense days leading up to the burial.<\/p>\n
As investigators move in, the nation now waits for answers in a case that has gripped gospel fans and reignited painful questions about what really led to Betty Bayo\u2019s tragic death.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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