Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Bob Collymore. (Photo: Courtesy)

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore has taken medical leave to receive specialised treatment for a number of months.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sateesh Kamath and Strategy Director Joseph Ogutu will run the telecommunication company.

Kamath has a strong background in strategic performance management and building robust operations across the telecoms, FMCG and manufacturing sectors.

Mr Ogutu is the longest serving Executive Committee member in Safaricom.

He has a long and distinguished career in the telecommunications industry spanning over 30 years, with rich experience across several parts of the company including the Corporate Affairs and Human Resource functions.

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He is currently also serves as the Chairman of the Safaricom Foundation.