On Saturday, November 15, 2025, Kanze Dena-Mararo, spokesperson for the Office of Kenya’s Fourth President, visited the family of the late gospel singer Betty Bayo to convey condolences on behalf of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Dena met with Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau, their children, Sky and Danny, and other close relatives, offering words of comfort during what she described as “a deeply painful moment.” In a show of support, she presented a contribution of Ksh 1 million from the former president to assist with funeral arrangements, honoring Bayo’s life, ministry, and influence.
In addition, Uhuru Kenyatta committed to providing scholarships for Betty Bayo’s children through the Kenyatta Foundation. In a written tribute, he described Bayo as “an extraordinary minister of the gospel whose music uplifted countless hearts and inspired hope across the nation.” He praised her devotion to faith, her artistic legacy, and the lasting impact she had on Kenya’s gospel music industry, noting that “her legacy will endure through her children, her music, and the many lives she touched.”
Untimely Passing
Betty Bayo, famed for her hit song Busy Busy, passed away after a brief battle with acute leukaemia and excessive bleeding. She was initially admitted to AAR Hospital on Kiambu Road before being transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital, where she died at 1:03 pm on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Preparations for her final farewell are underway, with the main burial service scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ndumberi Stadium. Family members, friends, and fellow gospel artists have continued to celebrate Bayo’s remarkable life, remembering her as a gifted musician whose ministry and songs touched countless lives across Kenya.
