Kris joined Safaricom in June 2021 after serving as the Managing Director of Telkom Kenya’s Digital Service Delivery Unit. ”Kris was instrumental in implementing Enterprise Business Unit’s first Mission, and development of the division’s second Mission,” Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said in a statement. “During his time, he has re-established and enhanced Safaricom as a leader in the Enterprise space, grown the mobility business, and initiated digital transformation initiatives to enable SME DIY platforms. Kris has also worked to reduce the Enterprise Fixed churn,” the statement further reads. From June 1, 2022, Safaricom says Joseph Wanjohi will serve as interim Chief Enterprise Business Officer. Joseph joined Safaricom in 2003 as the Manufacturing and Energy Sector Manager. He has held numerous positions since then, including Senior Manager Multinationals, Corporate Sales, Energy, Media, and ICT, until being named to his present position as Head of Enterprise Sales in 2017. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Marketing.
