Choosing a chief executive at Safaricom has always remained the preserve of Britain’s Vodafone which was the major shareholder in the firm until 2017. Mr Collymore took a medical leave in 2017 to fight cancer and it is understood that he wants to exit the firm. By PAUL WAFULAMore by this AuthorKenya wants the next chief executive of Safaricom to be a local after Bob Collymore steps down in August because of health reasons. THE BOARDBut Safaricom Board Chairman Nicholas Nganga on Tuesday said the board has not made a decision on the matter. Mr Collymore took a medical leave in 2017 to fight cancer and it is understood that he wants to exit the firm.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2019 08:15 UTC