Pastor James Kanyari has caused a stir online after he shared a warm video of himself spending time with his daughter Sky, the child he sired with the late gospel singer Betty Bayo.
Sky looks jolly and full of energy in the short clip as she chatters and laughs next to her father, a moment which many fans say they had not seen since her mother’s passing.
Betty Bayo, who had been battling leukemia, passed away on November 10 at Kenyatta National Hospital and was laid to rest on November 20.
She left behind Sky, her younger brother Danny, and their stepfather Tash. Since then, public discussion around custody and the children’s emotional wellbeing has grown.
After the video surfaced, many viewers praised Kanyari for showing affection and stepping up to be present for his children during such a difficult time.
Some urged him to take full custody, citing the bond displayed in the clip was evidence of the stability the children may need.
However, the video also attracted criticism from a section of viewers who opted to focus on Sky’s outfit, stating that she was wearing a short skirt.
Others used the moment to spotlight changing social attitudes and argue that modern fathers are more open and emotionally available compared to those from previous generations, who would seldom be seen bonding so freely with their daughters.
Still, the overwhelming reaction was sympathetic. Many voiced their gladness to see Sky smiling again after weeks of sadness and public attention.
Others urged the family to focus on healing rather than online debates, citing how the kids have been through enough loss already.
Though the video is simple, it reopened conversations on parenting, grief, and pressures that families face under a public spotlight.
For now, supporters hope the renewed closeness offers Sky and her brother a sense of calm as they navigate life after their mother’s passing.
