A picture of the late Bob Collymore’s close-knit group of friends surfaced on Tuesday to pay homage to the former Safaricom CEO.
The picture which surfaced on June 30 came to the limelight exactly a year after Collymore succumbed to cancer.
Collymore died on July 1, 2019, at his home in Kitisuru.
In the picture, Citizen TV anchor Jeff Koinange, Radio Africa Group CEO Patrick Quarcoo, politician Peter Kenneth, Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar and Kenya Commercial Bank CEO Joshua Oigara were spotted.
But this time round, Collymore was replaced by his wife, Wambui Kamiru.
The late Bob Collymore with members of the ‘boys club’.
Koinange who shared the picture thanked Kamiru for the gesture even as he promised to keep his memory alive.
“One year later, our captain’s spirit lives on through his amazing wife, Wambui Kamiru and the boys club. Thanks for bringing us together Wambui! We shall continue to keep celebrating Bob,” he tweeted.
The telco also sent a statement on Wednesday to celebrate the death anniversary of their former CEO.
“While it is sad and difficult time for all of us, we take courage that his dream of doing business for good, lives on in our work, our customers and our vision,” the statement read.
“Bob lived a purposeful life. He touched and transformed many lives within Safaricom and beyond.”
On his first death anniversary, Kenyans from all walks of life also remembered Collymore who was one of the most recognizable people in the country.
Bob Collymore might be gone but will never be forgotten. Continue resting in peace. We do miss you. #CelebratingBob
Felix Orinda#SomaliaAt60
Dj Evolve-Sign the Petition pic.twitter.com/eOEQJWCeMS— Caroline Nzioki 🇰🇪 (@nzioki_caroline) July 1, 2020
One Jazz Standard that you’re told you have to play is Summertime by George Gershwin. Controlling the tone is the tricky bit. This is one of those tracks he enjoyed playing. Catch the memories tonight at 7pm on YouTube Channel Bob Collymore Foundation #CelebratingBob pic.twitter.com/XvHDEHoJyk— Larry Asego (@LarryAsego) July 1, 2020
#CelebratingBob The man who changed the whole perception about leadership. I learnt from @bobcollymore that you can do a lot with what you have, no matter your size, you are never too small nor too young to make a difference in the world. #CelebratingBob #RIPbennymardones pic.twitter.com/IWcoLHDpxW— Kullow Ibrahim (@KullowIbrahim) July 1, 2020
A year ago on a day like today you left us never to come back, thank for touching and transforming so many lives, Your good deeds will forever be living, continue resting in peace #CelebratingBob pic.twitter.com/29UOLSHV2v— Alfonce Mwau (@MwauAlfonce_Ke) July 1, 2020
Collymore died on July 1, 2019, at his home in Kitisuru.
He had gone to the UK in October 2017 to receive treatment for acute myeloid Leukemia and returned in July 2018 to resume duties at Safaricom.
A statement by the telco said that prior to his death, Collymore’s condition worsened.
Collymore left behind a wife and four children. He died at the age of 61.