Shake-up In Safaricom As 2 Board Members Exit

Safaricom has announced the exit of two board members, setting the stage for leadership changes.

In a statement on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Safaricom acting Company Secretary Linda Mesa Wambani announced the exit of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco.

Okolloh and Bianco will leave their positions with effect from July 24, 2024, and August 1, 2024 respectively, following the full board meeting held on July 24, 2024.

“The Board wishes to announce changes in the board with exit of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco with effect from 24 July, 2024 and 1 August, 2024 respectively, following the full board meeting held on 24 July, 2024,” Wambani stated.

The Board will announce their replacement in due course.

“The board takes this opportunity to thank Mr Bianco and Ms Okolloh for their invaluable and robust contributions in the committees and at board meetings during their tenure and wishes the two all the best in their future endeavours,” Wambani added.