This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
On July 4, 2019, hundreds of mourners, friends, and family of the late Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore gathered at All Saints Cathedral for his memorial service.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were President Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, and Britain's former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Other notable leaders present included Cabinet secretaries Joe Mucheru and Adan Mohammed, as well as politicians such as Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.
A constellation of artists, politicians, and business leaders also attended the service, including former Vision 2030 boss Mugo Kebati, Kenya Commercial Bank's Joshua Oigara, and industrialist Manu Chandaria.
During the service, several speakers paid tribute to Collymore's contributions to Kenyan society. Ms Beth Mugo, a nominated senator and cancer survivor, described Collymore as a good friend who improved the lives of many Kenyans through his work as Safaricom CEO.
Ms Mugo also emphasized the need for more cancer treatment specialists, trainers, and nurses in the country to combat the growing scourge.
Former Vice-President Moody Awori praised Collymore for his dedication to serving Kenyans without discrimination.
Performing artist Nameless credited Collymore with significantly contributing to the development of the local music industry through initiatives such as Safaricom Live and Skiza tunes.
Former Vice-President Musalia Mudavadi acknowledged Collymore's legacy, urging Safaricom to consider a Kenyan for the CEO position.
