The beloved musician was laid to rest in Mugumo Estate after a deeply emotional funeral service held earlier at Ndumberi Stadium.
Betty Bayo, known for her uplifting gospel hits and warm personality, was honoured by thousands who flocked to the stadium for her final send-off.
Betty Bayo, known for her uplifting gospel hits and warm personality, was honoured by thousands who flocked to the stadium for her final send-off.
The ceremony drew family, fellow musicians, political leaders, and fans from across the country.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the service and condoled with the family, pledging financial support for Bayo’s children.
But even with the large public turnout at the stadium, the family made a firm decision that the burial itself would be private.
But even with the large public turnout at the stadium, the family made a firm decision that the burial itself would be private.
Only 50 people—mainly close family and a few invited friends—were allowed inside the Mugumo Estate compound where the singer owned land.
When the hearse arrived at the residence carrying Bayo’s elegant green coffin, commotion broke out at the gate as crowds surged forward, desperate to witness the final moments.
When the hearse arrived at the residence carrying Bayo’s elegant green coffin, commotion broke out at the gate as crowds surged forward, desperate to witness the final moments.
Videos shared online captured YouTubers, bloggers and mourners pushing against security officers in an attempt to force their way in.
The tension grew so intense that the gate was eventually shut completely, leaving some in the crowd shouting in frustration.
Inside the compound, the mood was sombre. Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau, her ex-husband Pastor Victor Kanyari, and her children Sky Victor and Dani Victor were visibly heartbroken as the coffin was lowered into the grave.
Inside the compound, the mood was sombre. Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau, her ex-husband Pastor Victor Kanyari, and her children Sky Victor and Dani Victor were visibly heartbroken as the coffin was lowered into the grave.
Dani was consoled by his father Kanyari, while Sky clung to a relative, overcome with emotion.
Online, Kenyans expressed mixed reactions. Many criticised the chaos, arguing that content creators had turned a moment of grief into a spectacle.
Online, Kenyans expressed mixed reactions. Many criticised the chaos, arguing that content creators had turned a moment of grief into a spectacle.
Others defended the family’s right to privacy, insisting that mourners should have respected the restrictions.
“This should have been a quiet burial. The stadium was enough for the public farewell,” one netizen wrote, echoing the views of many.
During the funeral, Deputy President Kindiki announced a combined contribution of KSh 10 million from himself, his wife and President William Ruto to support the education and welfare of Bayo’s children.
“This should have been a quiet burial. The stadium was enough for the public farewell,” one netizen wrote, echoing the views of many.
During the funeral, Deputy President Kindiki announced a combined contribution of KSh 10 million from himself, his wife and President William Ruto to support the education and welfare of Bayo’s children.
He urged Kenyans to pray for the family and for all children facing similar loss.
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