Pastor Victor Kanyari has appealed for calm and privacy, urging social media users to stop attacking his family as tensions continue to swirl online following the death of his ex-wife, gospel singer Betty Bayo.<\/p>\n
The public drama intensified after Betty\u2019s brother, Edward Kang\u2019ethe Mbugua, claimed the family was not fully informed about the seriousness of her illness. He also questioned the nature of Betty\u2019s marriage to her widower, Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash \u2014 remarks that quickly ignited heated debate across social platforms.<\/p>\n
At the height of the controversy, Kanyari himself came under fire, with allegations that he was bankrolling bloggers to tarnish Tash\u2019s name \u2014 claims he strongly denied. In an earlier church sermon, the preacher further stirred discussion after expressing concern that his children had grown distant since their mother\u2019s death, wondering aloud whether they were being influenced.<\/p>\n
Following widespread backlash, Kanyari has now struck a more conciliatory tone, calling on the public to step back and allow the family space to mourn.<\/p>\n
\u201cSocial media people fighting the family, please stop,\u201d he said in a recent address. \u201cThey should stop fighting Tash. He lived well with Betty Bayo. Leave Sky and Danny alone. Leave that family alone. Let Tash, Danny and Sky rest. Leave Betty\u2019s mum alone.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that while he believes he knows what is best for his children, the moment calls for patience and healing. \u201cFor now, let them rest a little bit and it shall be well. Let the past remain in the past and focus on the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Kanyari also encouraged his congregants to lean on church and community support during difficult moments, warning against suffering in isolation.<\/p>\n
The preacher\u2019s softer approach drew mixed but largely positive reactions online, with many praising the shift.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is how he should have been speaking from the beginning,\u201d wrote one user, while another commented, \u201cChange of tone \u2014 your advisor has done well.\u201d Others expressed cautious optimism, hoping the message was genuine and not prompted by legal pressure.<\/p>\n
The call for calm comes shortly after Betty Bayo\u2019s daughter, Sky, shared a touching video highlighting her stepfather Tash\u2019s role in the family.<\/p>\n
In the clip, Tash is seen carefully preparing Sky\u2019s younger brother, Danny (Danivictor), for an outing \u2014 buttoning his shirt, applying lotion, brushing his hair, spraying perfume and helping him dress, all in a quiet, fatherly moment.<\/p>\n
Sky captioned the video: \u201cDad getting Danny ready for an outing. Father-son moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
The post was widely praised, with many viewers applauding Tash for his visible care and support amid the ongoing custody and family tensions.<\/p>\n
As emotions continue to run high, Kanyari\u2019s plea adds to growing calls for restraint, understanding and compassion as the family navigates a painful and public period of loss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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