Bob Collymore’s widow Wambui Kamiru speaks for the first time

 The late Bob with his wife (Photo: Courtesy)

The widow of the late Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore has made her first public address since the passing of her husband on Monday, July 1, after a long battle with Acute Myloid Leukemia (AML).

Taking to twitter, Wambui Kamiru Collymore thanked everyone for their overwhelming support during the passing of Bob.

“I am overwhelmed by all the love and beautiful messages I have been receiving from you all here. It is a true testament to the character of the special man I was lucky to love. I can’t respond to all your messages but know that I have read and received your warmth. Thank you,” she wrote.

The late Bob Collymore’s body was cremated the following day, Tuesday 2, at the Kariokor Hindu Crematorium amid tight security.

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 The late Bob Collymore’s body was cremated the following day

Memorial service

Bob Collymore's memorial service will be held today, July 4, 2019 at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi.

Through an announcement in the dailies, Safaricom revealed that the cathedral will open at 9:00am and guests will be expected to be seated by 10:30am.

Those unable to get into the cathedral will be able to view the service that will be aired on national TV stations. A live stream of the event will also be broadcasted at Uhuru Park.

Safaricom shops to close

 The late Bob Collymore (Photo: Courtesy)

In honour of Collymore, Safaricom shops will be closed countrywide during the memorial from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

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