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March 24, 2026
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Safaricom PLC names Mark Oyier as new Director of IT

Safaricom PLC names Mark Oyier as new Director of IT

Safaricom PLC appoints Mark Oyier as new Director of IT, strengthening its tech leadership as the telco focuses on digital transformation, platform resilience, and growth...

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Safaricom PLC has appointed Mark Oyier as its new Director of IT, filling a crucial leadership vacancy.

  • Oyier is an internal promotion, previously serving as the Head of Department for Billing and Core Applications (BSS).
  • The appointment reinforces Safaricom PLC's strategy for digital transformation and platform resilience.
  • Oyier's role will focus on system stability, security, and fortifying the M-PESA infrastructure against threats, especially after a record 113 employees were dismissed in 2025 due to fraud.

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