Sarah Mtalii is a Kenyan businesswoman, Sarah was left heartbroken after learning about the tragic death of her close friend and gospel musician Betty Bayo. The two had shared a deep friendship that blossomed through their professional partnership in Sarah and her estranged husband’s tour company, which Bayo frequently promoted alongside other celebrities.
Betty Bayo and her husband, Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tosh, had been instrumental in helping market Sarah and Simon Kabu’s tour ventures. Over the years, Bayo had travelled to various destinations, including Dubai, courtesy of Sarah’s travel company collaborations. Their bond went beyond work; the two women became like sisters, often sharing joyful moments together both in the office and at family gatherings. Bayo would occasionally visit Sarah with her children, and the two would post videos announcing upcoming trips.
Tragically, Sarah learned of Bayo’s death just days before the musician was scheduled to travel abroad for treatment. According to Sarah, Bayo had planned to celebrate her birthday in the United States with her young son, noting that they both shared the same birth date. The shocking news left Sarah devastated.
A viral video captured the emotional moment when Sarah broke down at Kenyatta National Hospital, weeping uncontrollably as a friend tried to comfort her. The raw display of grief touched many Kenyans online, who flooded social media with messages of sympathy and prayers for her strength.
In a moving tribute, Sarah described Bayo as a loyal friend who stood by her during some of her darkest days. She expressed disbelief at the loss, saying she was still struggling to accept the news. Shortly after the tragedy, Sarah revealed that her newly launched business website had been hacked. Exhausted by grief, she appealed for IT experts to help her recover it, stating that she lacked the energy to deal with the breach while mourning her dear friend.
Bayo’s death has not only left a void in Kenya’s gospel industry but also in the hearts of those who knew her closely, with Sarah Mtalii being among the most deeply affected.
