This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
Bob Collymore Passes Away ¶
On July 1, 2018, Bob Collymore, the CEO of Safaricom, passed away at his home in Nairobi, Kenya, after a long battle with leukemia.
Collymore was 61 years old and had been battling the disease since 2018. His family held a private funeral in Nairobi, with only his wife, Wambui Kamiru, his mother, his children, and his sister in attendance.
Wambui Kamiru, Collymore's wife, was seen crying as she left the funeral home, surrounded by friends and family.
Collymore was a well-respected businessman in Kenya, and his death was met with shock and sadness from the public.
He was remembered for his contributions to the Kenyan economy and his efforts to improve the lives of Kenyans through Safaricom's various initiatives.
Collymore's funeral was a private affair, with only close family and friends in attendance.
His death was a significant loss to the Kenyan business community and beyond.
