AXIAN Telecom, through its subsidiary Yas, has officially acquired 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet. This acquisition significantly expands Yas's presence in East Africa's fixed broadband market.

• Wananchi Group controls 12.7% of Kenya's fixed internet market share as of June 2025, serving over 270,000 subscribers.
• The deal was completed on November 5, 2025, after being first reported in September 2024.
• CEO of AXIAN Telecom, Hassan Jaber, stated that Wananchi Group's network and expertise align with Yas's ambition to lead broadband connectivity in Africa.