Exclusive: Pastor Kanyari – ‘Married or not, Betty Bayo will forever be in my life’
Controversial Kenyan televangelist Prophet Victor Kanyari has broken his silence following gospel singer Betty Bayo’s recent denial of their official marriage.
The revelation came during a recent episode of the gospel reality show Oh Sister.
In the show, Bayo clarified her marital status, stating that she is in her first marriage with current husband Hiram Gitau, aka Tash.
“I am not a divorcee, I was never married twice,” Bayo confidently expressed to her castmates.
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“I am married, I have a handsome man, but the only thing you can relate to me is the ex. I believe even in your house, what you don’t use, you put in the trash. The only people who go back to the trash are mad people.”
Seeking clarification, Nairobi News reached out to Pastor Kanyari, who vehemently denied being in a come-we-stay marriage with Betty Bayo.
He clarified, “I had visited her parents, paid dowry, and fulfilled all the requirements to make her my wife. I would never have children with someone I am not married to. To me, that is what being officially married means.”
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Kanyari emphasized that he had blessed Betty’s current union with dowry, which was expected to be returned to him in the event of separation.
He further stated that he continues to provide care and support for their two children, revealing the significant financial commitment involved.
“They spend almost Ksh700,000 per term. I am the one who takes care of their needs, apart from food and accommodation,” he added.
Asserting his position, Kanyari expressed his views on Bayo’s current relationship, suggesting that if she has moved on, she should have children with her current partner.
He questioned why she had not given her current man any children if she claims to be fully detached from their past.
Kanyari emphasized that he would forever be a part of her life.
“Kanyari will forever be in her life as the man who came first. She will never run away from the fact that I was there before anyone else,” he told Nairobi News.
He concluded by sharing that he maintains a loving relationship with his children, who hold a deep affection for him.
The conflicting statements and perspectives between Prophet Victor Kanyari and Betty Bayo have brought their past relationship into the spotlight once again.
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