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flag Kenya’s parliament begins inquiry into government’s plan to sell 15% of Safaricom to Vodacom for $300 million.

flag Kenya’s Parliament has begun a nine-day inquiry into the government’s plan to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom for Sh40.2 billion, with hearings running from January 12 to 21, 2026. flag The sale, priced at Sh34 per share—a 17% premium over Safaricom’s six-month average—would reduce the government’s stake to 20% and raise concerns over transparency, undervaluation, and loss of strategic control, particularly regarding M-Pesa. flag Over 40 stakeholders, including civil society and labor groups, are testifying. flag The process, led by two parliamentary committees, will assess the deal’s economic and governance implications ahead of regulatory approvals.

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