In summary
- Betty Bayo passed away on Monday 10th November at around 1 PM when she was undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
- Despite her social media pages being active, family sources reveal the musician has been in hospital for the better part of November. She had been diagnosed with leukemia necessitating the use of oxygen.
As Kenyans continue to send their tributes following the death of Beatrice Mbugua, popularly known as Betty Bayo, it has been revealed that she spent her last moments at KNH, battling leukemia.
Leukemia is a blood cancer which can lead to impaired immunity, anemia and easy bruising.
Bayo had been admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital with a bleeding disorder which was subsequently diagnosed as leukemia. A family source revealed that the gospel artist has been at KNH for a better part of November.
“Betty has been unwell since last week; she was diagnosed with acute mild cancer—leukaemia. Betty was transferred to KNH on Friday, as she was suffering from excessive bleeding. The doctors tried their best, but the will of God has prevailed,” said the family spokesperson.
Despite her social media pages being active, with a post as late as yesterday, Bayo’s condition had worsened and she was on oxygen therapy as revealed by photos taken from the hospital.
Kanyari mourns Betty Bayo
Pastor Victor Kanyari who had two children with Betty Bayo, mourned her ex-wife saying he had been hurt, considering there was something he wanted to tell her. Nevertheless, Kanyari said he will cherish the moments they had together.
“It hurts in ways I can’t explain. You left before I could say everything I needed to. I still see you in every laugh our children give, in every little habit that reminds me of you. We had our moments, but through it all, you were family. I’ll carry your memory, your love, and your spirit forever,” he said.
Biography
Born in Banana, Kiambu county, she was brought up in Olkalao before moving to Kiambu town. She is the last born in a family of eight children and comes from a very humble background.
Although details of where she schooled are not available to the public, she has previously said she dropped out of school while in form two. This was due to the financial constraints that plagued the family. She once worked as a househelp before carving a niche for herself in gospel music.
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