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10 Kenyan Celebs Who Remembered Bob Collymore With Heartbreaking Messages

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Last updated: 2019/07/01 at 10:35 AM
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Safaricom chief executive officer Bob Collymore died the early morning of 1st June 2019 in Nairobi city

In October 2017, he took a long medical leave to fight cancer.

“He has been undergoing treatment for his condition since then in different hospitals and most recently at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. In recent weeks, his condition worsened and the succumbed to the cancer at his home in the early hours of Monday,” Safaricom chairman Nicholas Ng’ang’a said in a statement.

Collymore took over Safricom from Michael Joseph in November 2010.

Mr Collymore leaves behind a wife and four children.

RIP.

Condolences messages from his celeb friends and business mates 

My condolences go out to the friends and family of Mr Bob Collymore as well as the entire Safaricom fraternity.
Bob served our country with dedication and sustained us as a communication hub in Africa. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) July 1, 2019

Bob Collymore was a distinguished corporate titan, whose shrewd leadership at the helm of Safaricom was commendable. He steered the company to new heights and contributed immensely to the evolution of Kenya's corporate scene.

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 1, 2019

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing on of Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore. His leadership at the most successful company in Kenya will greatly be missed. My condolences go out his family and the entire Safaricom fraternity. May his soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/v1v7F7l3k7

— Hassan Ali Joho, EGH. (@HassanAliJoho) July 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/citizentvkenya/status/1145577565513379841

I have hundreds of texts with Bob Collymore going back to 2011. He responded to each of the countless interview requests, banter and more recently, health updates. He lived a full, passionate life. So long, my friend 💔 https://t.co/0qyUfgAxcp

— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) July 1, 2019

"It is with deep sadness that I have this morning received news of the death of Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore after years of battling cancer. As a country, we've lost a distinguished corporate leader whose contribution to our national wellbeing will be missed" ~ H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) July 1, 2019

My deepest condolences to family, friends and staff of Safaricom company following the death of Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore. Collymore perfomed his duties selflessly despite his illness. God be with you until we meet again. pic.twitter.com/95fkSHzXgB

— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) July 1, 2019

You mentored, guided and showed the way.
You insisted that business isn't just about being in the game but about thriving, leaving a mark and taking up more challenging tasks and your journey at Safaricom, lived true to that.

Go well Bob Collymore, RIP pic.twitter.com/LMj0HxvU0A

— Agnes Kagure (@itsagneskagure) July 1, 2019

Shocked and sad to learn of the departure of Bob Collymore from this world. It really breaks my heart. He was a wonderful friend, brilliant strategist and a fighter. I really thought he would pull through. My condolences to his family and entire Safaricom team. Sad day. pic.twitter.com/rT2I8wZ7Uk

— Dr. Alfred N. Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) July 1, 2019

It is with deep sadness that I have learnt this morning news of the death of Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore. As a country, we’ve lost a distinguished leader who greatly contributed to national development. My condolences to family, friends and all Kenyans.
Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/QfaA4QMygR

— Chris Kirubi (Tribute Page) (@CKirubi) July 1, 2019

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