Safaricom assures Kenyans ownership, operations unchanged despite share sale
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 19 - Safaricom has assured Kenyans that it will remain a Kenyan company, saying proposed changes in its shareholding will not affect Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Safaricom has assured Kenyans that its ownership and operations will remain unchanged despite a proposed share sale. The company clarified that changes in shareholding will not affect its governance or regulatory oversight.
- Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa stated that the proposed transaction does not alter Safaricom’s governance structure, regulatory environment, or national jurisdiction.
- The telecommunications firm will continue to operate fully under Kenyan law and remain licensed, supervised, and regulated by Kenyan authorities.
- Vodacom is described not as a new investor, but as a long-standing strategic partner whose increased shareholding aims to strengthen long-term investment.
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