Kenyans mourn death of Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore

Kenyans on social media are mourning the death of Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Bob Collymore.

Collymore died at the age of 61 on Monday 1 July at his home in Nairobi after a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He has left behind one wife and four children. 

Safaricom released a statement confirming his death.

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of Robert (Bob) William Collymore CEO if SAFARICOM. PLC, which occurred at his home in the morning of 1st July 2019,”read part of the statement. 

A sad morning for Kenya may the heavens receive you whole heatedly RIP Bob Collymore. pic.twitter.com/EhT4oAV6k3

— lenniessparks (@lennasikuku) July 1, 2019

Very sad news of passing of a truely great man,Bob Collymore.

— Charles Chege Gitau (@teamchegefresh) July 1, 2019

A true legend he was! He was such transformational & progressive CEO. Safcom is way better than he found it. Rest in Peace Bob Collymore.— John Okeyo (@Revdjohnwilson) July 1, 2019

This Bob Collymore story is so sad.

— Catho (@cmuiruri) July 1, 2019

We just started this month on a sad note.
Bob Collymore was such a humble corporate leader.— Joe Hapa (@JoeHapa) July 1, 2019

How did Bob Collymore die? What happened!!! ??????? ??????? May he R. I. P

— Miss Gordons ???????? (@MissGordons1) July 1, 2019

#RIPBobCollymore Deepest condolences and strength to the family
Bob Collymore ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/zd9jpXzjqy— KAIZER OBED (@KaizerObed) July 1, 2019

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore Is dead. Our Thoughts and sympathies are with his family in this painful Morning. #RIPBobCollymore pic.twitter.com/TUDG4naixB— Sammy Moh ???????? (@Samikenya) July 1, 2019

Rest In Eternal Peace Bob Collymore. Condolences to the family and the greater Safaricom Limited.

— Mukhutsi (@MukhutsiKe) July 1, 2019

Rip Bob Collymore you were amaizing soul and we all grateful for always supporting youth
Thanks for Safaricom bundles pic.twitter.com/vdsRkMHtSz— aki (@uliniona1) July 1, 2019