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Image of Betty Kyalo's Biography: Personal Life, Schooling, Career, Relationship, Family, Controversy, Car, House, Net Worth

About

Ever since she popped onto our screens, Betty Kyallo has managed to keep the audience hooked. She lives for this kind of vibe. Whether it was during her stint as a news anchor, her business pursuits or her social handles, Betty just knows how to keep her followers engaged. 

Personal Life

Betty Kyallo | Source: InstagramBetty Mutei Kyallo is a media personality, journalist and entrepreneur born in 1989 in Ongata Rongai estate, in Kajiado County to Julia Ngii and Wilfred Kyallo. As of 2022, she is 33 years old.

Betty Kyallo's mum | Source: Instagram

Betty is the second born in a family of four. Her other siblings are Brian Kyallo, Mercy Kyallo and Gloria Kyallo. 

Betty Kyallo's sister Gloria | Source: Instagram

They were largely raised by their mother after her parents separated while they were young. Their father occasionally visited them.

Betty Kyallo's Schooling

Betty Kyallo attended Olerai Primary School and later went to Uhuru Gardens primary school. She joined Kangundo Girls High school for her secondary education.

Betty Kyallo joined Daystar University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.

Betty Kyallo's Career

Betty Kyalo | Source: Instagram

From a tender age, Betty Kyallo idolised popular media personality and TV anchor Catherine Kasavuli. 

She liked the way she presented the news and it sparked her curiosity about the industry.

Betty Kyallo began life in the newsroom as an intern at Standard Group’s owned KTN. She advanced through the ranks and eventually became a senior news anchor. She hosted the popular Friday Briefing show on the group's 24-hour news channel, KTN News.

Betty Kyallo on air | Source: Instagram

In 2018, Betty Kyallo left KTN and joined Mediamax-owned K24. She hosted a show, “Up Close with Betty Kyallo” during the weekend prime time news bulletin,  ”The Weekend with Betty.” 

Betty Kyallo left K24 under acrimonious circumstances. Around May 2020, media houses conducted massive layoffs as a result of the impacts brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Betty Kyallo headlined the exit of some of K24's big-name journalists. This was after they took their employer to court over disagreements on payment cuts. That was seemingly her final stint on tv as an anchor.

Reality TV

Betty Kyallo reality TV show Kyallo Kulture | Source: Instagram

In June, Betty Kyallo launched a reality television show named Kyallo Kulture which is being aired on Showmax. The show centres around her life and that of her sisters Gloria Kyallo and Mercy Kyallo. 

Betty Kyallo's businesses

Betty Kyallo's spa and salon | Source: Instagram

Betty Kyallo together with her friend Susan Kaitanny co-owned Posh Palace, a luxurious hair studio & spa. 

According to Kaitanny, the plan was to bring in Betty because of her influence. However, as Kaitanny further explained, they did not get the profits they expected thus pulling the plug on the partnership. 

This is the move that inspired Betty to open her own luxurious spa, salon and barbershop Hairstudio and Spa, Flair by Betty. She is very loud about it and always posts pictures on Instagram of what they are up to. 

Recently, Betty Kyallo revealed that she’s working on opening a restaurant. To add to the list of her businesses, Betty Kyallo also launched a YouTube channel last year, Betty Kyallo Lately. 

She shares content on life as a single mum, her adventures, lifestyle among other topics. 

She also owns a clothing line, BK Closet. BK Closet opened its doors in early 2021. Betty wants to dress the Kenyan woman after being on the other end for years in the course of her work as a news anchor and influencer. 

Phew! What business doesn't she own?

Betty Kyallo's 

Relationships & Family

Betty Kyalo and Dennis Okari wedding | Source: The Insyder

Betty Kyallo has made headlines for her romantic escapades. In 2015, she and fellow scribe Dennis Okari got married in a highly publicised and lavish wedding.

Unfortunately, just six months into their marriage, the pair broke it off due to irreconcilable differences. Betty Kyallo and Dennis Okari have a daughter called Ivanna.

Ivanna, Betty Kyallo's daughter | Source: Instagram

At the same time, Betty Kyallo was also rumoured to be dating the Governor of Mombasa County Ali Hassan Joho shortly after her breakup with Dennis Okari. 

Betty Kyallo and Nick Ndeda | Source: Pulse Live

Her relationship with city lawyer Nick Ndeda was also short-lived. On valentines day, she hinted that she's found love again and the new man in her life is thought to be Omarih_K_Hiram. 

Betty Kyallo's Controversy

Her name is everywhere! Betty Kyallo was one of the names exposed by controversial blogger Edgar Obare via his social media platforms for allegedly participating in money laundering, locally referred to as ‘wash wash’ business. 

Efforts by a fan inquiring about the legitimacy of the accusations were met by a “lol” as a response from Betty, which further elicited more mixed reactions on the matter.

Betty Kyallo also made news when a Porsche Cayenne that was allegedly gifted to her by the Governor of Mombasa County Ali Hassan Joho was repossessed after they broke up.

Betty is never shy of stirring drama. Early this year, a fan on social media requested Betty Kyallo for her nude pictures. The former TV queen enticed the follower and many others with a very suggestive response, “Ongea na bibi” which translates to “Talk to your wife”.

Full of drama isn't she? After her former business partner Susan Kaitanny ended her involvement in the premium HairStudio and Spa Posh Palace, Betty's called the cops on her former BFF. 

They stormed into Posh Palace during working hours and got the beauty queen arrested. Per Betty, Susan had retained her passport but Susan maintains that it was just a knee-jerk reaction from Betty.

Betty Kyallo's Cars

Betty Kyallo's car | Source: Instagram

There is no doubt that Betty Kyallo loves her cars. She acquired a white 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUV in 2020 days after she quit her anchor job at K24 and flaunted her latest machine on her social media platforms.

Betty Kyallo's car | Source: Instagram The car goes for $66,750 (Sh7.1 million), including the $1,050 destination charge. The news was dismissed as a marketing gimmick by one of the popular car reseller outlets in Nairobi.

Other cars she owns include a BMW 320i sedan, and a Subaru WRX STI.

Betty Kyallo's House

Betty Kyallo is reportedly the owner of an upcoming luxury property in Nairobi, the 88 Nairobi Condominium Tower is located in Upper Hill. It will be the tallest high-end residential building in Sub-Saharan Africa upon completion. The lavish apartment is reportedly worth over Ksh 35 million.

Betty Kyallo's Net Worth

Betty Kyallo's net worth is estimated to be over Kshs 7.9 Million. She has accumulated her wealth through her media career, brand endorsements and a curated lifestyle YouTube channel. 

She is also the founder and CEO of Flair by Betty & After Shave Barbershop. Moreover, she owns a clothing line called BK Closet that she launched earlier during the year.

Awards & Recognitions 

In February 2019, Betty Kyallo was voted the most influential person in the media industry per the ranking released by Avance Media. 

Her beauty company, Flair by Betty, also won her an award at the Pwani Fashion Week Awards in 2018.

Social Media 

Betty Kyallo's Instagram: @BettyMuteiKyallo 

Betty Kyallo's Facebook: Betty Kyallo

Betty Kyallo's Twitter: @BettyMKyallo

Betty Kyallo's YouTube: Betty Kyallo Lately 

Q&A 

What tribe is Betty Kyallo?

Betty Kyallo is Kamba

Who is Betty Kyallo currently dating?

After her short-lived relationship with city lawyer Nick Ndeda, Betty Kyallo hinted that she's found love again and the new man in her life is thought to be Omarih_K_Hiram.

Who is Betty Kyallo’s husband?

Currently, Betty Kyallo is not married. Previously, he was married to fellow journalist Dennis Okari but divorced six months after their wedding due to irreconcilable differences.

Does Betty Kyalo have a child?

Yes. Betty Kyallo has a daughter, fathered by her ex-husband Dennis Okari.

What happened to Betty Kyallo's daughter?

Betty Kyallo’s four-year daughter Ivanna Okari was admitted to the ICU after she suffered from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Betty Kyallo revealed that the rare autoimmune disease sank Ivanna into a deep coma and was on life support for a month. The disease damages the protective coating of the nerve fibres called myelin which acts as conductors to all muscles for basic human functionality

Also known as:
Betty
Real name:
Betty Mutei Kyallo
Occupation:
Media personality, News anchor, Journalist and entrepreneur
Birthday:
15th March 1989
Nationality:
Kenyan
Star sign:
Pisces
Birth place:
Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya
Height:
N/A
Children:
Ivanna Okari
Net Worth:
Ksh 7.9 million or $65998.33

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Image of Betty Kyalo's Biography: Personal Life, Schooling, Career, Relationship, Family, Controversy, Car, House, Net Worth
Also known as:
Betty
Real name:
Betty Mutei Kyallo
Occupation:
Media personality, News anchor, Journalist and entrepreneur
Birthday:
15th March 1989
Nationality:
Kenyan
Star sign:
Pisces
Birth place:
Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, Kenya
Height:
N/A
Children:
Ivanna Okari
Net Worth:
Ksh 7.9 million or $65998.33

About

Ever since she popped onto our screens, Betty Kyallo has managed to keep the audience hooked. She lives for this kind of vibe. Whether it was during her stint as a news anchor, her business pursuits or her social handles, Betty just knows how to keep her followers engaged. 

Personal Life

Betty Kyallo | Source: InstagramBetty Mutei Kyallo is a media personality, journalist and entrepreneur born in 1989 in Ongata Rongai estate, in Kajiado County to Julia Ngii and Wilfred Kyallo. As of 2022, she is 33 years old.

Betty Kyallo's mum | Source: Instagram

Betty is the second born in a family of four. Her other siblings are Brian Kyallo, Mercy Kyallo and Gloria Kyallo. 

Betty Kyallo's sister Gloria | Source: Instagram

They were largely raised by their mother after her parents separated while they were young. Their father occasionally visited them.

Betty Kyallo's Schooling

Betty Kyallo attended Olerai Primary School and later went to Uhuru Gardens primary school. She joined Kangundo Girls High school for her secondary education.

Betty Kyallo joined Daystar University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication.

Betty Kyallo's Career

Betty Kyalo | Source: Instagram

From a tender age, Betty Kyallo idolised popular media personality and TV anchor Catherine Kasavuli. 

She liked the way she presented the news and it sparked her curiosity about the industry.

Betty Kyallo began life in the newsroom as an intern at Standard Group’s owned KTN. She advanced through the ranks and eventually became a senior news anchor. She hosted the popular Friday Briefing show on the group's 24-hour news channel, KTN News.

Betty Kyallo on air | Source: Instagram

In 2018, Betty Kyallo left KTN and joined Mediamax-owned K24. She hosted a show, “Up Close with Betty Kyallo” during the weekend prime time news bulletin,  ”The Weekend with Betty.” 

Betty Kyallo left K24 under acrimonious circumstances. Around May 2020, media houses conducted massive layoffs as a result of the impacts brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Betty Kyallo headlined the exit of some of K24's big-name journalists. This was after they took their employer to court over disagreements on payment cuts. That was seemingly her final stint on tv as an anchor.

Reality TV

Betty Kyallo reality TV show Kyallo Kulture | Source: Instagram

In June, Betty Kyallo launched a reality television show named Kyallo Kulture which is being aired on Showmax. The show centres around her life and that of her sisters Gloria Kyallo and Mercy Kyallo. 

Betty Kyallo's businesses

Betty Kyallo's spa and salon | Source: Instagram

Betty Kyallo together with her friend Susan Kaitanny co-owned Posh Palace, a luxurious hair studio & spa. 

According to Kaitanny, the plan was to bring in Betty because of her influence. However, as Kaitanny further explained, they did not get the profits they expected thus pulling the plug on the partnership. 

This is the move that inspired Betty to open her own luxurious spa, salon and barbershop Hairstudio and Spa, Flair by Betty. She is very loud about it and always posts pictures on Instagram of what they are up to. 

Recently, Betty Kyallo revealed that she’s working on opening a restaurant. To add to the list of her businesses, Betty Kyallo also launched a YouTube channel last year, Betty Kyallo Lately. 

She shares content on life as a single mum, her adventures, lifestyle among other topics. 

She also owns a clothing line, BK Closet. BK Closet opened its doors in early 2021. Betty wants to dress the Kenyan woman after being on the other end for years in the course of her work as a news anchor and influencer. 

Phew! What business doesn't she own?

Betty Kyallo's 

Relationships & Family

Betty Kyalo and Dennis Okari wedding | Source: The Insyder

Betty Kyallo has made headlines for her romantic escapades. In 2015, she and fellow scribe Dennis Okari got married in a highly publicised and lavish wedding.

Unfortunately, just six months into their marriage, the pair broke it off due to irreconcilable differences. Betty Kyallo and Dennis Okari have a daughter called Ivanna.

Ivanna, Betty Kyallo's daughter | Source: Instagram

At the same time, Betty Kyallo was also rumoured to be dating the Governor of Mombasa County Ali Hassan Joho shortly after her breakup with Dennis Okari. 

Betty Kyallo and Nick Ndeda | Source: Pulse Live

Her relationship with city lawyer Nick Ndeda was also short-lived. On valentines day, she hinted that she's found love again and the new man in her life is thought to be Omarih_K_Hiram. 

Betty Kyallo's Controversy

Her name is everywhere! Betty Kyallo was one of the names exposed by controversial blogger Edgar Obare via his social media platforms for allegedly participating in money laundering, locally referred to as ‘wash wash’ business. 

Efforts by a fan inquiring about the legitimacy of the accusations were met by a “lol” as a response from Betty, which further elicited more mixed reactions on the matter.

Betty Kyallo also made news when a Porsche Cayenne that was allegedly gifted to her by the Governor of Mombasa County Ali Hassan Joho was repossessed after they broke up.

Betty is never shy of stirring drama. Early this year, a fan on social media requested Betty Kyallo for her nude pictures. The former TV queen enticed the follower and many others with a very suggestive response, “Ongea na bibi” which translates to “Talk to your wife”.

Full of drama isn't she? After her former business partner Susan Kaitanny ended her involvement in the premium HairStudio and Spa Posh Palace, Betty's called the cops on her former BFF. 

They stormed into Posh Palace during working hours and got the beauty queen arrested. Per Betty, Susan had retained her passport but Susan maintains that it was just a knee-jerk reaction from Betty.

Betty Kyallo's Cars

Betty Kyallo's car | Source: Instagram

There is no doubt that Betty Kyallo loves her cars. She acquired a white 2019 Porsche Cayenne SUV in 2020 days after she quit her anchor job at K24 and flaunted her latest machine on her social media platforms.

Betty Kyallo's car | Source: Instagram The car goes for $66,750 (Sh7.1 million), including the $1,050 destination charge. The news was dismissed as a marketing gimmick by one of the popular car reseller outlets in Nairobi.

Other cars she owns include a BMW 320i sedan, and a Subaru WRX STI.

Betty Kyallo's House

Betty Kyallo is reportedly the owner of an upcoming luxury property in Nairobi, the 88 Nairobi Condominium Tower is located in Upper Hill. It will be the tallest high-end residential building in Sub-Saharan Africa upon completion. The lavish apartment is reportedly worth over Ksh 35 million.

Betty Kyallo's Net Worth

Betty Kyallo's net worth is estimated to be over Kshs 7.9 Million. She has accumulated her wealth through her media career, brand endorsements and a curated lifestyle YouTube channel. 

She is also the founder and CEO of Flair by Betty & After Shave Barbershop. Moreover, she owns a clothing line called BK Closet that she launched earlier during the year.

Awards & Recognitions 

In February 2019, Betty Kyallo was voted the most influential person in the media industry per the ranking released by Avance Media. 

Her beauty company, Flair by Betty, also won her an award at the Pwani Fashion Week Awards in 2018.

Social Media 

Betty Kyallo's Instagram: @BettyMuteiKyallo 

Betty Kyallo's Facebook: Betty Kyallo

Betty Kyallo's Twitter: @BettyMKyallo

Betty Kyallo's YouTube: Betty Kyallo Lately 

Q&A 

What tribe is Betty Kyallo?

Betty Kyallo is Kamba

Who is Betty Kyallo currently dating?

After her short-lived relationship with city lawyer Nick Ndeda, Betty Kyallo hinted that she's found love again and the new man in her life is thought to be Omarih_K_Hiram.

Who is Betty Kyallo’s husband?

Currently, Betty Kyallo is not married. Previously, he was married to fellow journalist Dennis Okari but divorced six months after their wedding due to irreconcilable differences.

Does Betty Kyalo have a child?

Yes. Betty Kyallo has a daughter, fathered by her ex-husband Dennis Okari.

What happened to Betty Kyallo's daughter?

Betty Kyallo’s four-year daughter Ivanna Okari was admitted to the ICU after she suffered from acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Betty Kyallo revealed that the rare autoimmune disease sank Ivanna into a deep coma and was on life support for a month. The disease damages the protective coating of the nerve fibres called myelin which acts as conductors to all muscles for basic human functionality