Who was Betty Bayo?
Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Mbugua, was a renowned Kenyan gospel musician known for singing in her native tongue, Agikuyu.
Age
Betty Bayo was born on June 4, 1985 in central part of Kenya. She was 40 years old as of November 2025 at the time she passed away.
Children
Betty was a mother of two children a boy and a girl with her ex-husband, Pastor Victor Kanyari — a daughter named Sky Victor and a son by the name Danny.
Husband
She was first married to Pastor Victor Kanyari, but the two later divorced. In December 2021, she remarried Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, in a traditional wedding ceremony held on December 17, 2021.
Career
As a gospel musician and songwriter, Betty created a legacy of hit songs including “11th Hour,” “Udahi,” “Ndikeriria,” “Thiiri,” “Ndivyo Hivi,” “Maneno,” and “Agocwo.” She released four major projects: “11th Hour,” “Siyabonga,” “Busy Busy,” and “Hakwa Mene.” Her music resonated with fans for its authenticity, spiritual depth, and her ability to connect traditional Agikuyu melodies with contemporary gospel sounds.
Education
Betty Bayo dropped out of school in Form Two due to financial difficulties but later worked as a house help to raise funds and complete her secondary education.
Cause of her death
Sadly, Betty Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025. The exact cause of her death isn’t specified but report says she has been battling hypertension and leukemia. Her death marked a profound loss in the Kenyan gospel music community, but her music and legacy continue to inspire generations of gospel lovers. Rest in peace Betty Bayo.
