In Pictures: Bob Collymore memorial at All Saints Cathedral
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was among dignitaries at the memorial service for the late Bob Collymore on Thursday.
Blair was spotted next to President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Thursday.
“Bob was a wonderful example of how a good life can be led. He was an effective man. He got things done,” the former PM said on Thursday.
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Earlier on his social media pages, Blair described Collymore as a visionary leader who interacted with people from all walks of life.
“It was with great sadness that I learned of Bob Collymore’s passing. Bob’s vision was of a world that is prosperous, interconnected & inclusive & under his guidance, Safaricom opened up technology to Kenyans in all walks of life. My deepest condolences to his family,” the tweet from the Tony Blair institute reads.
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On his part, Safaricom Chairman Charles Ng’ang’a described Collymore as a man who ‘hated dishonesty, fraud and corruption’.
As part of his tribute, interim Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph read a poem that he said was one of Collymore’s last wishes.
‘Bob & I agreed that whoever would survive the other, they would read this poem at the other’s funeral…I am sad and heart broken to be the one reading this poem today… To the man I loved, fare well my friend’ ~ Michael Joseph #RIPBobCollymore pic.twitter.com/JUVbasXQgf
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 4, 2019
British Envoy to Kenya Nic Hailey said Collymore’s contribution to Kenya is immense as through his leadership, Safaricom transformed lives across this country.
“All your friends at the British High Commission stand with your family on this sad day,” he said.
Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarcoo narrated his first encounter with the Safaricom CEO, injecting humour and wit into a sombre occasion.
“When I was first met Bob, he had two strikes against him. First, whether he could fill shoes of Michael Joseph. The second strike I will not talk about… He made all his friends to change, become more human and warmer” he said.
Peter Kenneth recounts memories of his friendship with Bob #RIPBobCollymore pic.twitter.com/D7uK4p9Vqu
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 4, 2019
Nick Read, CEO Vodafone Group, eulogises Bob Collymore #RIPBobCollymore pic.twitter.com/RqThya52Sb
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 4, 2019
The event was attended by family members, friends, government and corporate dignitaries and members of the public who wished to celebrate the former Safaricom CEO.
‘Though Bob told us that we consistently inspired him, he inspired us more’ ~ Ashley Chepkorir, MPESA Academy#RIPBobCollymore pic.twitter.com/cvdAxOrIbz
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 4, 2019
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