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Safaricom appoints Vodacom execs Cassim, Mbungela to board
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Safaricom appointed two senior Vodacom executives, Mariam Cassim and Matimba Mbungela, to its board following Vodacom's increase of its stake to approximately 55%, reshaping board control and shareholder dynamics after the Kenyan government's stake reduction.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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Vodacom’s control over Safaricom has solidified, handing it board and CEO nomination powers. You in telecom leadership need to anticipate tighter alignment with Vodacom’s strategic priorities and shifting partnership dynamics in Kenya.
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