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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 13, 2026
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Kiambu residents raise data protection concerns at parliamentary hearings on partial divestiture of Safaricom Plc Shares
While responding Obadiah Barongo (Bomachoge Borabu MP) disclosed that the Government has and continues to exercise its regulatory function through the Communication Authority of Kenya - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Residents of Kiambu County have voiced significant concerns over data security and the procurement process regarding the proposed partial divestiture of the Government of Kenya’s shares in Safaricom Plc. This follows public participation hearings conducted by parliamentary committees.
- Kiambu residents are worried that the proposed sale, which would see Vodacom Group hold 55 percent of Safaricom’s shares, could expose personal data to misuse by a foreign entity.
- MP Obadiah Barongo assured residents that existing regulatory bodies, such as the Communication Authority of Kenya and the independent office on data protection, would safeguard data.
- Locals questioned the lack of alternative bidding offers and suggested selling shares to Kenyans instead of a foreign company to retain profits within the country.
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