NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 6 – Safaricom board chairman John Ngumi has resigned from the role barely 6 months after his appointment in July last year.
According to a statement from the telco, Ngumi’s resignation took effect on December 22 and a new Chairman will be elected in the coming weeks.
Ngumi leaves the Board to focus on developing green energy generation across Africa with an emphasis on green hydrogen.
“In the brief period following his appointment to the Board, John has provided a wealth of industry knowledge and vast expertise. He has steered the Company through a general election and supported the entrenchment of our purpose of transforming lives through our products and services as well as within the communities we serve,” read a statement signed by Company Secretary Kathryne Maundu.
Maundu noted that John strongly supported and ensured the repositioning of the Fuliza product to better serve Kenyans.
”He was also an ardent enthusiast for Safaricom’s entry into Ethiopia.”
