The final burial planning meeting for Betty Bayo took place tonight at Bluesprings Hotel along Thika Road, with family members, close friends, and supporters gathering to give her a fitting farewell.
The mood was heavy but calm, with quiet conversations characterizing the evening as different people arrived past dusk.
Inside the hall, speakers shared brief reflections about Betty, remembering her as a warm and resilient woman whose presence left a mark on everyone who crossed her path.
There were moments of soft laughter as friends recalled lighter memories, and moments of silence when the weight of the loss settled over the room.
Yet one thing stood out: Pastor Victor Kanyari was nowhere in the meeting, and many wondered why. Some thought that he possibly opted to stay away so as not to shift attention from the family.
Others felt his absence was just not expected, given their past association.
No explanation was forthcoming, with organizers avoiding the subject and focusing on the essence of the meeting.
The speculation continued, but the meeting progressed smoothly nevertheless. Prayers were shared, hymns rose gently above murmurs, and people that had long drifted apart found themselves reconnecting in shared grief.
There was unity in the room, making it clear that tonight was about honoring Betty’s life with dignity.
With the meeting over, individuals went out into the night, reflective and subdued, knowing the final goodbye is now near.
Burial preparations proceed, guided by the love and respect evident throughout the evening.
