Betty Bayo Biography – Betty Bayo Wiki

Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua, was a renowned Kenyan gospel artist celebrated for her impactful songs like “11th Hour,” “Jemedari,” and “Siyabonga.” Her music repertoire also includes well-loved tracks such as “Ngai Ti Mundu,” “Atasimama Nawe,” “Nikuhadwo,” “Gatho,” “Thiiri,” “Udahi,” “Ndîkerîria,” “Maneno,” and “Agocwo,” among others.

Originating from Kiambu, Betty’s early education took place at Mihuti Primary School in Olkalou, Nyandarua County. Financial hardships forced her to leave school during Form Two. She spent two years working as a housemaid until her family was able to support her return to education, as reported by The Star. Betty gained prominence in the early 2010s amid a flourishing era of contemporary Kikuyu gospel music.

Betty Bayo Age

Born on June 4, 1985, in Banana, Kiambu County, Betty Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at the age of 41.

Betty Bayo Husband

At the time of her passing, Betty Bayo was married to Hiram Gitau, affectionately known as “Tash.” She previously shared a life with Pastor Victor Kanyari, with whom she had two children.

Betty Bayo Children

As the youngest child in a family of eight, Betty leaves behind her husband, Hiram Gitau, and her beloved children, Sky Victor and Danny.

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.