Public participation begins on sale of 15% government Safaricom shares to Vodacom

Public participation in the sale of 15% of government-held Safaricom shares to Vodacom has begun in Nairobi, Mandera, Nyandarua, and Machakos. Citizens weighed in on the 200 billion shilling deal aimed at funding infrastructure, raising concerns over government mistrust, national sovereignty, corruption, and potential misuse of funds. Supporters of the multi-billion-dollar transaction called for Kenyans’ inclusion in the share buyout and civic education on the financial implications.