This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, has announced that it will select its own Chief Executive Officer (CEO) rather than relying on external advice.
The company's board of directors made this decision after considering various options for replacing its current CEO, Bob Collymore, who passed away in 2019.
According to a statement released by the company, the board has decided to choose a new CEO from within the organization, rather than seeking external advice or conducting a nationwide search.
This decision is seen as a move to maintain continuity and stability within the company, as well as to ensure that the new CEO is familiar with the company's culture and operations.
The board has not yet announced a timeline for selecting a new CEO, but it is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks.
