Betty Kyallo is a Kenyan media personality and entrepreneur.[1]
Betty Mutei Kyallo | |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
Early life and education
editKyallo was born on 15 March 1989 in Kajiado County, Ongata Rongai.[2] The second child in her family, she has two sisters (Mercy Kyallo and Gloria Kyallo) and one brother (Brian Kyallo). Her parents are Julia Ngii and Wilfred Kyallo. Her parents later separated but have been both present in most of her life milestones. She attended Olerai Primary School and Uhuru Gardens Primary School; later she joined Kangundo Girls High School for her secondary education. She went to Daystar University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in mass communication. [2]
Career
editShe joined Kenya Television Network where she worked as an intern, and was later taken in as a news anchor where she aired the 9 pm news on Fridays (the Friday Briefing). In the show, she could invite various guests and interview them. Later, she joined K24 where she aired the weekend 'Up Close with Betty' program. She quit K24 and started her own salon and spa business in Kilimani named Flair by Betty. In mid-2021 she started another business, Aftershave by Flair Barbershop and Bk Closet.[3] On June 17, 2022, Showmax introduced Kyallo Kulture, a new Kenyan reality series about Betty Kyallo and her sisters Mercy and Gloria.[4] In May 2024, Betty announced her comeback on Tv as a news anchor after 4 years of taking a break. She will be the host of the show "This Friday with Betty" on Tv 47 airing at 9 pm.[5]
Awards
editIn 2017, SOMA awarded Betty Kyalo as the media personality of Kenya.
In 2018 she emerged as the winner of the K0T 2018 Awards.[6]
In 2020 she won the TV/online influencer award, in the Africa Digital Influencer Awards (ADIA20) event.[7]
Personal life
editShe has one daughter by the name Ivanna.
In 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Kyallo together with her sister and players of Nairobi City Stars were involved in a charity mission organised by the Jonathan Jackson Foundation (JJF). They gave out food and other necessities to families in need at Kibera.
References
edit- ^ Boyo, Cheptoek. "Betty Kyallo: I don't read negative stories, comments". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- ^ a b "Betty Kyalo Bio, Age, Wiki, Family, Husband, Accident, K24 And Salary". KenyaCradle. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (2021-03-08). "Biography: Betty Mutei Kyallo". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ Digital, K. B. C. (2022-06-07). "Introducing 'Kyallo Culture', Betty Kyallo's new reality show". KBC. Retrieved 2022-10-04.
- ^ https://www.the-star.co.ke/authors/allankisia. "Betty Kyallo makes TV comeback after four-year break". The Star. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Reporter, B. T. "KOT votes Betty Kyalo as 2018 Journalist of the Year - Business Today Kenya". businesstoday.co.ke. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
- ^ Ndunde, Judith. "Betty Kyallo Among Big Winners at 2021 Influencer Awards - Business Today Kenya". Retrieved 2021-11-10.