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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
July 6, 2026
20h ago
Vodacom Now Controls Safaricom: The KES 244.5 Billion Deal Is Done, But the Court Case Isn’t
Vodacom now controls 55% of Safaricom after the government sold its 15% stake for KES 244.5 billion. The court case continues...
✨ Key Highlights
Vodacom Group has successfully acquired majority control of Safaricom in a KES 244.5 billion deal concluded on 30 June 2026, though a court case challenging the sale remains ongoing.
- Vodafone Kenya Limited, now fully owned by Vodacom Group, increased its stake in Safaricom to 55%.
- The Government of Kenya realized KES 244.5 billion from the sale of its 15% stake.
- A constitutional challenge questions the sale's valuation and transparency, with the High Court yet to rule.
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