6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bob Collymore’s Wife Wambui Kamiru

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Finally, Bob Collymore walked his love down the aisle at a low key invite-only wedding, that gives many of us time, I don’t expect anyone to ask me when am getting married.

At 23 I think plus 50 is still so far away, and so maybe after another 20, we can talk about when am getting married.

Anyway who is this lady named Wambui Kamiru who swept Bob Collymore off his feet?

1.

She and Bob Collymore have been seeing each other for about three years

Wambui and Bob Collymore’s marriage comes after the two had dated for a while. For some time now they have been spotted together at events and functions. This was a wedding that had been long-awaited by close friends and the media

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She met the Safaricom Boss At a Safaricom Fundraising event

You will not meet the CEO of East Africa’s biggest company in terms of revenue at your usual club and funny rachet festivals.

It has to be those big corporate events where the nerdy ladies attend and for Wambui Wamae her chance was at a Safaricom fundraising event. This is the first time she met Bob Collymore.

3.

She has had a prestigious Education

Wambui Wamae learned at Loreto Msongari before proceeding with her education abroad first at the University of Maryland Baltimore County where she obtained a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies.

She would go on to earn a Master of Science in African Studies degree at Oxford University.

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She is the founder of Art Space

Her husband may be heading the Safaricom behemoth, but she is one of the leading voices in art in Kenya thanks to being the founder and director of one of the most vibrant galleries in Kenya Art Space.

She has showcased work of over 25 artists from the East African region. Prior to this job she worked at World Agroforestry Center as a media consultant.

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She is a mother of twins

Wambui Wamae had children in her first marriage before she and her husband divorced. From that marriage, she had lovely children two of whom were twins.

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She is an Accomplished Abstract and conceptual artist.

Wambui Wamae is not only a director of an art gallery but an accomplished artist herself.

She has had her work showcased in various exhibitions in Kenya and South Africa including popular works like

  • Your name Betrays You, Harambee63, Who I am Who We Are
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    Her work revolves around political and social issues. She honed her skills at Kuona Trust where she produced the memorable Africana.