This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
On Father's Day, June 21, 2020, NTV news anchor Dennis Okari had a special celebration with his ex-wife Betty Kyallo and their daughter Ivanna, who turned six years old.
As captured on film and shared on Betty's YouTube channel, Betty Kyallo Lately, the family's reunion was a heartwarming moment for all involved.
Betty Kyallo was visibly emotional as she recounted the challenges her daughter faced in 2019, when Ivanna was unwell for a significant part of the year.
"I woke up one day last year and she couldn’t walk. The next day she could not talk, she couldn’t eat, she couldn’t sit… it just went downhill for so long before I even knew what was wrong. I always looked at her bed whenever I came home from the hospital and I always wondered ‘will she ever come home to her bed’", a teary Betty recounted.
Dennis Okari, on his part, took a knee to shower his daughter with loving words, saying, "I’ll be the first man to go on my knees for you, before that boy comes. You are the most intelligent, the most smartest, the most beautiful, precious daughter anyone would have on this world. I pray for God’s blessings on your life and may you impact many more generations."
The reunion marked a rare moment of unity between Dennis and Betty, who have been involved in a messy divorce for close to five years.
