Safaricom has appointed Vodacom Group Fintech CEO Mariam Cassim and Chief Human Resources Officer Matimba Mbungela as Non-Executive Directors, effective August 13, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The appointments coincide with the resignation of James Ludlow and Dr John Kipngetich Mosonik from the board. Safaricom said Cassim brings expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, debt structuring, commercial management and innovation.
Mbungela has led human resources at Vodacom Group since 2014 and has held senior roles across Vodacom and Vodafone. He also serves on the boards of Vodacom Tanzania, Mozambique and Lesotho.
The move comes after Vodacom bought a 15% stake from the government in a deal estimated at Ksh245 billion.
