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MPs launch probe into State Sh244b Safaricom stake sale

By The Standard January 11, 2026

Source: The Standard

MPs launch probe into State Sh244b Safaricom stake sale

The National Assembly will on Monday kick off a multi-sector inquiry into the government’s controversial sale of a 15 per cent stake in telecoms giant Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom, summoning a wide range of industry, legal and civil society actors to testify.Two parliamentary committees will conduct a nine-day series of hearings to scrutinise the transaction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

Two parliamentary committees will conduct a nine-day series of hearings to scrutinise the transaction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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