Kenyan government sets conditions on Vodacom’s increased stake in Safaricom
10 December 2025
The Kenyan government has reportedly stipulated specific conditions on the sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to South Africa-based Vodacom Group, aiming to ensure the telecom giant maintains its Kenyan roots.
Last week, Vodacom announced an agreement to increase its ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 55%, acquiring a 15% stake from the Kenyan government and an additional 5% from Vodafone. The total transaction is valued at approximately $2.1 billion (R36 billion). Once finalised, the Kenyan government will still retain a 20% stake in Safaricom.
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