Kamba bae! Here are things you didn't know about Betty Kyallo

Piece by: Caren Nyota
Lifestyle

Betty Kyallo is one of the most outstanding TV presenters around. The multi-talented KTN presenter is among the youngest media personalities in the country who has accomplished a lot.

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Betty is barely 30 and she has already created a name for herself. Well, below is a list of things you didn't know about Betty Kyallo, go through:

  1. CEO

She owns one of the posh salons in Kenya. Her salon is located at the iconic Mirhab building in Kilimani.

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 2. She is a mother
Betty is a mother of one. Her daughter Ivanna is four-years-old.
3. Bold and courageous
The sexy TV siren is never afraid of talking about the scars she bears on her neck.

"On the 6th of August 2005, I nearly lost my life after being hit by a matatu in the CBD. I sustained serious injuries having broken my jaw, collarbone, 4 ribs, punctured my lungs, broke my left leg and worst of all scarred my face and neck. That matatu was clearly meant to kill me. I stayed in hospital for 2 months and underwent 8 corrective surgeries.

I learnt how to walk again like a child and had to deal with the scars which was the hardest thing as a teenage girl. My dreams were crushed, lost my self esteem, pitied myself and cried every night. However because of God’s grace, love and mercy I pulled through. I am still here and I’m grateful for life. For my mom Julia Ngii who went through it all with me, felt my pain, even offered to give me part of her skin to correct my face through grafting. Spending hours by my side holding my hand and encouraging me to soldier on. 

Being strong when I clearly saw the pain and distress she was going through. Mum I love you tonnes for getting me through it. My great friend and brother Brian Kyallo-Msafiri my sweet sister Mercy Kyallowho were there for me charming me with jokes although my jaw wouldn’t let me smile or laugh. My friends who visited me everyday of my hospitalization. 

Doctors who literally worked on me. Kenyatta National Hospital Private wing nurses, who were caring and never got tired of my calls for assistance. I say a big warm thank you to you all, I’m still on my journey because of something you did. I now continue pursuing and living my dream after it was once crushed. I couldn’t have imagined I would live to see my daughter. I am more than happy, more than blessed. I’m still here. Life is precious."

4. Second born

The young CEO is the second born in a family of four. Her younger sister Mercy Kyallo is a professional marketer and PR personnel. Mercy is also the CEO of Yallo leather- a leather goods manufacturing company that designs and produces quality leather products.

5. God fearing

Betty Kyallo has been sharing godly quotes with her followers and her most common catch phrase is 'favoured by God."
"I’m not going to say I’m the most wise woman or perfect in any way but I feel an impression on my heart to say this. I feel like the world today has so much hate, so much spite, so much anger and this has nothing to do with anything that has been said about me(trust me I’m a tough woman who’s favoured by God and that’s all that matters) but it has everything to do with the kind of people we have become. Hateful. As you sleep I pray for love and happiness in your life. I pray that you will find joy in something in your life even if you are struggling with something it could be sickness of a loved one, unemployment, a hurtful break up, a business Deal gone sour, a death of someone you were close to. It could be people who don’t see the greatness in you and shun your abilities and talents. Look for positivity in your life, look for the ones who truly love you and believe in you.

Keep them close even if it’s one person. Know that there’s always rain before a rainbow (I’m a testimony) But above all I believe in the Law of attraction. If you attract love, if you are kind, good to people(even those that can’t give you anything) if you are humble, if you are helpful, if you see the good in people, all that will come back to you. If you give evil you’ll always be surrounded by the same. Love one another. Spread positivity, be good at seeing the best in people, whether it’s a Security guard, your nanny, your employee; be a Love ambassador in all you do. Tonight I pray for you to be better, to love more and hate less. I love you," read one of her posts.
6. Classic woman
Betty is a high maintenance woman. From rocking shoes worth millions to designer bags, she's not an ordinary woman.
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