Kigali, 22 August 2025 – Bboxx, a data-driven super platform transforming lives across Africa, has appointed Justus Mucyo as Chief Operating Officer.
Justus will be responsible for driving operational excellence and sustainable growth across Bboxx’s markets, working closely with the Group CEO and country Managing Directors to enhance performance, profitability, and impact.
Justus returns after previously leading Bboxx Rwanda and Bboxx Kenya as Managing Director and driving Bboxx’s expansion into other markets.
With extensive experience leading multi-country businesses in East Africa, and having served as Chairman of the Solar sub-sector under the industry association Energy Private Developers (EPD), Justus brings a unique combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution, ensuring Bboxx delivers innovative solutions that transform lives and power economic progress, from solar energy to smartphones and e-mobility.
Anthony Osijo, Bboxx CEO, said:
“I’m delighted to welcome Justus back to Bboxx as Chief Operating Officer. His in-depth expertise in global business expansion and experience as Managing Director of Bboxx Kenya and Bboxx Rwanda, our two largest operational markets, positions him perfectly to accelerate our mission – championing the economic empowerment of Africa and unlocking potential across the continent.”
Justus Mucyo, Bboxx Chief Operating Officer, added:
“It’s a privilege to be back at the company where I have spent more than a decade tackling energy poverty.
“My primary objective is to leverage Bboxx’s technology, talent, and distribution network to deliver life-changing products and services to communities across Africa. I will focus on supporting our teams to ensure operational excellence with a clear emphasis on profitability and business sustainability.
“We will also become more market-agnostic, with each market focusing on the products that represent the biggest opportunities in their region. I’m excited for this next phase in the Bboxx journey.”
Powered by a proprietary operating system with advanced data analytics, the company aims to transform the continent’s utility sector by becoming one of the largest networks for clean utility services and an enabler of access to goods and services across Africa. Bboxx has now more than 3,000 employees and is positively impacting the lives of more than 5 million people in 8 markets.This appointment reinforces Bboxx’s commitment to connecting underserved communities in Africa to affordable essential products and services like clean energy, clean cooking, mobile technology, and financial services.
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