For Prophet Victor Kanyari, the battle was never just about school fees.
When the Salvation Healing Ministry founder broke down on social media last Sunday, his emotional appeal was rooted in what he describes as years of frustration, court battles and unsuccessful attempts to gain access to his children, Danny and Sky.
Days later, the preacher returned with a markedly different message — one of gratitude.
Kanyari announced that his children had returned to school after he personally cleared a KSh500,000 fee arrears bill that had allegedly kept them out of class.
“I would like to address something that I said about my kids on Sunday. They had been chased from school because of a debt of KSh500,000, but now I have cleared it and they are back in school,” Kanyari said.
The development comes after an emotional public outburst that thrust the preacher back into the national spotlight and reignited discussion about one of Kenya’s most complicated celebrity family disputes.
A Family Torn Apart by Tragedy
Kanyari and gospel singer Betty Bayo were once among Kenya’s most recognizable celebrity couples before their marriage ended in a highly publicized separation.
Together, they had two children — Danny and Sky.
Years after their breakup, Betty Bayo found love again and married Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash. Following the marriage, Tash became a father figure to the children and played a significant role in their lives.
However, tragedy struck in November 2025 when Betty Bayo died after a battle with leukemia, leaving behind her children and a family struggling to adjust to life without her.
Since her death, questions surrounding the upbringing, custody and welfare of Danny and Sky have increasingly played out in public, with Kanyari insisting that as their biological father, he should have greater access to them.
According to the preacher, his latest public appeal was prompted by concerns that the children had been out of school for weeks over unpaid fees.
“Tash has not paid school fees for my children. The children have been chased out of school for three weeks, and they have stayed at home,” Kanyari claimed.
‘I Could Not Keep Quiet Any Longer’
Beyond the school fees dispute, Kanyari says the real issue is access to his children.
The preacher alleges that despite obtaining court orders, he has repeatedly encountered obstacles while trying to enforce them.
According to him, years of frustration with the legal process and law enforcement agencies pushed him to take his case to the public.
He now believes the widespread attention generated by Kenyans online has given his concerns a voice that had previously been ignored.
Kanyari said he is encouraged that the courts now appear willing to listen to his grievances after what he described as a long and exhausting struggle.
During his emotional address, the preacher questioned whether his children were receiving the support they needed.
“You even feel like crying when I see my child go on TikTok Live and lie in the live and say they are okay. Which child is doing okay, and they have long nails and are not in school?” he said.
He also expressed concern about his daughter’s future.
“You see, Sky is just becoming worse, and people keep telling me to keep quiet. People will, in fact, be happy to hear my child has become pregnant or her destiny has been destroyed while I’m still here and I have the capability to talk.”
The preacher maintained that he has never shied away from his responsibilities as a father.
“I don’t want my children’s school fees to be paid by someone else. I want my kids. I will pay for them.”
In one of the most emotional moments of his appeal, Kanyari directly called for the children to be returned to him.
“I’m not keeping quiet again. They should return both my children.”
He added:
“Tash, return my children, and I’ll keep quiet.”
‘Kenyans Have Shown They Care’
Now that the school fees arrears have been settled and the children have returned to school, Kanyari says he is grateful to Kenyans who amplified his message and kept the conversation alive.
According to the preacher, the overwhelming public support demonstrated that many people still care deeply about Danny and Sky despite the personal battles surrounding them.
In a heartfelt tribute to the children’s late mother, Kanyari reflected on what the public response would have meant to her.
“Wherever Betty Bayo is, she is happy and she knows that people love and care about her kids, Danny and Sky.”
While the school fees issue appears to have been resolved, the larger battle over access, custody and parental rights remains far from over.
For Kanyari, however, the return of Danny and Sky to the classroom represents more than just an educational milestone.
It is a sign, he says, that after years of feeling unheard, his voice is finally reaching the people who can help him reunite with his children.
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