South African telecommunications company whose Sh204.3 billion purchase of a 15% Safaricom stake was nullified by Kenya's courts.
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… REUTERS Audio By Vocalize The government has suffered another setback in its bid to overturn the nullification of the Ksh.204.3 billion sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend the High Court ruling. …
Court of Appeal declines to suspend ruling nullifying Ksh.204B Safaricom share saleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major legal setback after the Court of Appeal declined to suspend a High Court judgment nullifying the Sh204.3 billion Safaricom share sale to Vodacom. …
Court of Appeal rejects State, Vodacom bid to suspend ruling nullifying Safaricom saleCitizen Digital
Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom share sale to Vodacom By Idah Kithinji September 16, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musy …
Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom share sale to VodacomThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hailed High Court’s decision nullifying the government’s sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom Plc to South Africa’s Vodacom. …
Kalonzo hails High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom stake saleThe Standard
… stributing scraps after wealth is created, foreign creditors are paid, and tenderpreneurs and corrupt government allies have their way, a new vision would focus on widening access to assets, capital, skills, and market opportunities.Rather than selling Safaricom shares to Vodacom …
Yes, we need to re-imagine Kenya, but can Ruto lead the vision?The Standard
… Who owns Absa, Nedbank, and Vodacom? The other bidders for Kenyan financial institutions are Nigerians, Egyptians, and Mauritians. …
SA's change of tack in Kenya banking takeover unsettlingThe Standard
… The Safaricom transaction, which became effective on June 30, saw Vodacom acquire 6.01 billion shares at Sh34 each. …
Safaricom, KPC receipts to push Kenya's forex reserves to 7-month high - CBKThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodacom, describing the transaction as an "economic abduction" and raising concerns over transparency, valuation and constitutional compliance. …
Kalonzo: Sale of Safaricom was a national abductionCapital News
… The Kenyan government is currently proceeding with the sale of an additional 15 percent stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom in a deal valued at approximately Sh204.3 billion. …
Safaricom My OneApp Hits 4.7mn Users as Legacy Apps Face Phase-OutCitizen Digital
… ainer: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Petitioner Tony Gachoka’s lead lawyer Kalonzo Musyoka on April 27 asked the court to issue orders to stop the government from selling its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom …
Court of Appeal to rule on bid to lift orders blocking Ksh.205B Safaricom share saleThe Court of Appeal has declined to suspend a High Court ruling that nullified the government's Ksh.204.3 billion sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, rejecting an application by the government to stay the judgment pending appeal.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal has declined to suspend a High Court ruling that nullified the government's Ksh.204.3 billion sale of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, rejecting an application by the government to stay the judgment pending appeal.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Court of Appeal rejected the government's and Vodacom's application to suspend a High Court judgment that nullified the Sh204.3 billion Safaricom share sale to Vodacom and restored the 15 per cent stake to government ownership.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional and null, ordering the shares returned to the State. The court found the transaction failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements, including meaningful public participation and disclosure of material information.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom unconstitutional and illegal, ordering the stake restored to state ownership. The court found the transaction violated constitutional and public finance provisions, lacked parliamentary approval, and involved insufficient public participation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions whether President William Ruto can lead Kenya's proposed Vision 2060 development framework, noting the announcement has failed to generate significant backing from civic, business, religious, political, or diplomatic leaders one week after his 30 July address.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
South African companies are increasing their stake in Kenya's financial sector through investments in NCBA, Safaricom, and Absa Bank Kenya, after previous retail ventures like ShopRite and Massmart failed in the market.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves are set to reach a seven-month high following proceeds from the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom totalling Sh244.5 billion, World Bank funding of $750 million, and Kenya Pipeline Company privatisation receipts of Sh103.45 billion received in April, with the CBK expecting the shilling to remain stable.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodacom as an "economic abduction," raising concerns over transparency, valuation, and constitutional compliance, and questioning why the sale was completed while a constitutional petition remained pending before the High Court.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Safaricom's unified "My OneApp" platform has reached 4.7 million registered users as the company accelerates plans to phase out legacy M-Pesa and MySafaricom applications. The platform consolidates mobile connectivity and financial services with enhanced security features, including direct SIM card linking to prevent fraud.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Appeals Court has lifted an order that was blocking the government's sale of its stake in Safaricom to Vodacom.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Court of Appeal will deliver its ruling on June 26, 2026 on an application by the State seeking to overturn the High Court's conservatory orders that have blocked the Ksh.205 billion government Safaricom stake sale. Petitioners have raised concerns over transparency and improper service, saying they will move to the Supreme Court if the Court of Appeal lifts the orders.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court declined to lift orders barring the government from selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom valued at over Sh205 billion, and also dismissed Vodafone and Vodacom's attempt to withdraw from ongoing petitions challenging the sale.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka filed a court petition seeking to block the government's planned sale of its 15 percent shareholding in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom, claiming the transaction is unconstitutional and lacks proper public participation and transparency.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has asked the court to issue conservatory orders to block the government's sale of its 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, arguing the transaction is unconstitutional, threatens public interest, and violates Article 209 of the Constitution protecting public resources.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →