Betty Bayo Biography – Betty Bayo Wiki

Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, widely recognized by her stage name Betty Bayo, was a celebrated gospel artist from Kenya. She gained fame for her chart-topping tracks like “11th Hour,” “Jemedari,” and “Siyabonga.” Her repertoire also includes fan-favorites such as “Ngai Ti Mundu,” “Atasimama Nawe,” “Nikuhadwo,” “Gatho,” “Thiiri,” “Udahi,” “Ndîkerîria,” “Maneno,” “Agocwo,” and many more.

Hailing from Kiambu, Betty’s early education began at Mihuti Primary School in Olkalou, situated in Nyandarua County. Financial hardships forced her to leave school during her second year of high school. Despite these challenges, she worked as a housemaid for two years until her family could afford to have her continue her schooling, as reported by The Star. Her breakthrough came in the early 2010s, a period marked by the rise of modern Kikuyu gospel music.

Betty Bayo Age

Betty Bayo was born on June 4, 1985, in Banana, located in Kiambu County. Tragically, she passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 41.

Betty Bayo Husband

At the time of her passing, Betty was married to Hiram Gitau, known as “Tash.” She had previously been married to Pastor Victor Kanyari.

Betty Bayo Children

From her first marriage to Pastor Victor Kanyari, Betty had two children.

Betty Bayo Family

Betty Bayo was the youngest of eight children. She is survived by her husband, Hiram Gitau, and her two children: Sky Victor and Danny.

Death

Gospel singer Betty Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025 at the age of 41. She was receiving treatment for blood cancer at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Her ex-husband, Pastor Victor Kanyari, told the Nation that the gospel musician had been battling leukaemia and was receiving treatment at the high dependency unit (HDU) at KNH.

The family confirmed the news during a press briefing held at KNH, where they detailed her final moments and the illness she had been battling.

“Together with the spouse (Hiram Gitau), the father of Betty’s children (Pastor Kanyari) and friends of Betty, we want to tell the members of the public that today [November 10, 2025], we have lost Betty Bayo,” a family spokesperson said during a media briefing at KNH.

The family spokesperson explained that the singer was first admitted to AAR Kiambu Road before being transferred to KNH on Friday, November 7, as her condition worsened. According to the family, Betty had been diagnosed with acute mild leukaemia, which resulted in excessive bleeding.

“Betty has been unwell since last week; she was diagnosed with acute mild cancer—leukemia. 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,” the family said.

The family said plans were underway to move her body from Kenyatta National Hospital to the Kenyatta University Referral Mortuary.

“We are planning to move her body from Kenyatta National Hospital to the Kenyatta University Referral Mortuary, and all the other announcements on the plans to follow will come later,” they said.

Cause of Death

She died from complications arising from blood cancer (leukemia).

Betty Bayo Sickness

Betty Bayo was battling acute mild cancer—leukemia. She was first admitted to AAR Kiambu Road. She was transferred to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after suffering from excessive bleeding.

Betty Bayo Husband Nationality

Betty Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau, is of Kenyan nationality.

Tributes

“RIP to one of our own, Betty Bayo. A true vessel of God whose voice & ministry touched countless lives. Her passion for the Gospel will never be forgotten. To her family, friends, & the entire Gospel fraternity, may God comfort & strengthen you,” Kenyan gospel singer Daddy Owen said.