Victor Kanyari has opened up about a dramatic incident from his past relationship with his late ex-wife, Betty Bayo, revealing how a domestic dispute once landed him in a police cell.
Speaking during his Sunday, May 24, 2026, church service, the Salvation Healing Ministry founder recounted how the incident unfolded years ago after Betty Bayo reportedly left their matrimonial home and returned to stay with her parents.
According to Kanyari, the move angered him, prompting him to follow her to her parents’ home in an attempt to convince her to return together with their children.
“I don’t remember exactly what I had done. Oh, I remember one time my late wife, Betty Bayo, left our home and went back to live at her parents’ place, and I became very angry. I went to their home and caused a lot of drama. I demanded that she return to my house together with the children, and I also insisted that all the things they had carried away should be brought back,” Kanyari said.
Arrest After Domestic Confrontation
The preacher admitted that emotions ran high during the confrontation and claimed he insisted that every item taken from their home be returned as well.
Kanyari further disclosed that the altercation eventually escalated to the point where authorities became involved after Betty Bayo reportedly contacted the area OCS.
“Betty later called the area OCS and reported that I had caused so much commotion that the neighbourhood was no longer peaceful. I was arrested and placed in a police cell,” he narrated.
He explained that officers detained him for several hours over allegations of causing disturbance and unrest in the area.
Despite the heated confrontation, Kanyari revealed that Betty Bayo later intervened and helped secure his release from custody after about two hours.
“After about two hours, Betty came and I was released,” he said.
Lessons From a Food Vendor
The televangelist also shared what happened immediately after his release, saying he was extremely hungry and asked Betty where they could eat before leaving the area.
According to Kanyari, they eventually found a small roadside hotel near Kiambu Police Station, where he noticed a surprisingly large crowd despite the food vendor appearing untidy.
“I remember after she secured my release, I was very hungry and asked her where we could eat before leaving the area,” he said.
“We found a small hotel outside Kiambu Police Station, and the woman preparing food there did not look very clean because she kept wiping sweat while cooking. Surprisingly, there were many people lined up waiting for the food, and I wondered why. But that is what favour is. Sometimes life is not just about hard work but also about the favour of God,” he added.
Kanyari used the experience as part of his sermon, saying the incident taught him lessons about grace, favour, and how success in life is not always tied solely to hard work.