Family, clergy and friends of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo stand in solemn silence as the casket is lowered during the burial of the musician at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY



Popular gospel singer Betty Bayo has today been laid to rest in an emotional sendoff attended by hundreds of mourners at her Mugumo home in Kiambu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was among the notable figures who attended the ceremony.

The funeral was marked by heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and colleagues, with many recalling Bayo’s contributions to the community.

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Bayo passed away last week after battling acute leukaemia.

Paul bearers prepared to lower the casket bearing the remains of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo to the graveyard during the burial at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Betty Bayo's children, Danny, Sky Victor, husband Hiram Gitau and ex-partner Victor Kanyari during the burial of the musician at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Family, clergy and friends of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo stand in solemn silence as the casket is lowered during the burial of the musician at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Betty Bayo's husband Hiram Gitau and ex partner Victor Kanyari during the burial of the musician at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Family, clergy and friends of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo stand in solemn silence as the casket is lowered during the burial of the musician on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Family, clergy and friends of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo stand in solemn silence as the casket is lowered during the burial of the musician on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Paul bearers carrying the remains of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo to the graveyard during the burial on November 20, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Paul bearers carrying the remains of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo to the graveyard during the burial at her home on November 20, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY