Wachira Kangaru

Wachira Kangaru serves as the Head of Corporate Communications at Safaricom PLC since June 2016, where responsibilities include fostering collaboration across Legal, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs departments, and providing strategic support to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer on critical business initiatives. Previously, Wachira held the position of Business Editor at Nation Media Group from September 2011 to June 2016, leading the Business Desk and enhancing team performance through strategic hiring and development. Earlier experience includes roles as Communications Manager at Safaricom PLC and Business Writer at Nation Media Group. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi and a Certified Public Accountant designation from Strathmore Business School.