Watch: Pastor Kanyari Raises Eyebrows After Flaunting Wads of Condolence Cash

Pastor Victor Kanyari has sparked debate online after publicly displaying condolence money he received shortly after laying his ex-wife, gospel artist Betty Bayo, to rest.

Mourning Betty Bayo

Bayo, a mother of two, passed away on 10 November while undergoing treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia at Kenyatta National Hospital.

She was later buried in an emotional ceremony at her family home in Mugumo Estate, Kiambu County.

During the mourning period, Kanyari spoke warmly about their past relationship, saying that despite their difficult breakup, he had genuinely loved her.

He even shared portions of their WhatsApp conversations to show that they maintained a respectful co-parenting relationship until her death.

“You never denied the children their father, and you never turned them against me. You always kept them surrounded by love,” he said while eulogising her. He also admitted that her death left him deeply heartbroken.

Kanyari Shows Off Condolence Money

Just a few days after the burial, the Salvation and Healing Ministry founder posted a video opening a brown envelope filled with cash given to him by colleagues and friends.

In the clip, he appeared surprised by the gesture, saying he had not asked for any money.

The video generated mixed reactions online, with some praising the generosity of his supporters and others questioning the timing.

Comments included:

• “Your workers are faithful to you.”

• “Bro, you are blessed.”

• “No wonder bishop said kuna mwingine ameachwa.”

• “In fact, that money belongs to the kids, not Kanyari.”

• “Goodness! What drama is this?”

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Calling Out Unsupportive Pastors

In a subsequent church service, Kanyari criticised several pastors for failing to stand with him during Bayo’s illness and after her death.

He said he had supported many of them in the past, yet only one colleague — Pastor Maina from OTC — reached out to offer comfort.

“I have stood with all those pastors, but not even a phone call came from most of them. Only Pastor Maina checked on me,” he told his congregation.

A Warning to Believers

Kanyari went on to caution church members about leaders who expect congregants to help them during hardships but do not reciprocate when their followers face personal crises.

“These are the same pastors you give your offerings to,” he said. “If you are in trouble, they are nowhere to be found. But when they need help, they come running. Believers should think carefully about that.”