A storm has erupted in Kenya over the government's controversial plan to sell a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, a South African telco. Critics argue this move could severely compromise Kenya's national sovereignty over critical digital infrastructure and data protection.

• The proposed sale involves a 15 percent stake in Safaricom.
• Vodacom, a South African telco, is the intended buyer.
• Critics fear the sale could impact national sovereignty, digital infrastructure, and data protection.

The Kenyan government's proposal to sell a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, a South African telecommunications company, has sparked significant controversy. Critics are raising concerns about national sovereignty over digital infrastructure and data protection.

• The proposed sale involves 15 percent of the state's stake in Safaricom.
• The buyer would be Vodacom, a South African telco owned by Vodafone.
• Critics argue this transfer could compromise national sovereignty over critical digital infrastructure, data protection, and the national payment system.

The Kenyan government's proposal to sell a 15 percent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, a South African telco, has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue this move could jeopardize national sovereignty over crucial digital infrastructure and data protection.

• The proposed sale involves 15 percent of the state's stake in Safaricom.
• Vodacom, a South African telecommunications company owned by Vodafone, is the intended buyer.
• Concerns center on potential compromise of national sovereignty over critical digital infrastructure, data protection, and the national payment system.