3 h. ago “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has urged the government to sell Safaricom shares through a transparent, competitive bidding process instead of transferring them to a specific company. Speaking during a church service in his constituency on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Nyoro voiced concerns that the planned sale of government-held Safaricom shares to South Africa-based Vodafone has contributed to the undervaluation of the shares. “Let us not rush the sale of a 15 per cent share in Safaricom. Let’s give people a chance to compete,” he said. “Let’s open a competition of bids so that we can have many companies The post “Let Kenyans Get Full Value”: Ndindi Nyoro Urges Competitive Bidding in Safaricom Share Sale appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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19 h. ago Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report

Kenya’s broken campaign finance system fuelling graft, illicit funds flow — report  the-star.co.ke

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58 h. ago Catholic Environmentalist Lauds Groundbreaking Climate Finance Watch Tool Piloted in Kenya as Important in Climate Space

Catholic Environmentalist Lauds Groundbreaking Climate Finance Watch Tool Piloted in Kenya as Important in Climate Space  aciafrica.org

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63 h. ago Safaricom becomes Kenya’s new anchor for infrastructure financing

Safaricom becomes Kenya’s new anchor for infrastructure financing  The EastAfrican

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66 h. ago When Banking AI Meets Mobile Money: Safaricom, MPesa and Kenya’s Digital Finance Revolution

When Banking AI Meets Mobile Money: Safaricom, MPesa and Kenya’s Digital Finance Revolution  Dawan Africa

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68 h. ago CS Mbadi: Kenya gave Vodacom Sh15bn discount in Safaricom share sale, here's why

CS Mbadi: Kenya gave Vodacom Sh15bn discount in Safaricom share sale, here's why  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago Vodacom acquiring controlling share of Kenya's Safaricom in multi

Vodacom acquiring controlling share of Kenya's Safaricom in multi-billon deal  EWN

Sport

3 d. ago Mbadi: How Kenya Plans to Spend the Ksh244.5B Safaricom Stake Windfall

The government plans to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom Group Limited for Ksh.244.5 billion, the telco has announced. The stake, equivalent to 6,009,814,200 ordinary shares priced at Ksh.34 each, will reduce the State’s ownership in Safaricom from 35% to 20%. In addition to acquiring the government’s stake, Vodacom will buy a 5% interest from Vodafone International Holdings, raising its total shareholding in Safaricom from 35% to 55%. This gives Vodacom majority control for the first time since Safaricom’s listing in 2008. The government share acquisition links to an internal reorganisation where Vodacom will acquire Vodafone International Holdings The post Mbadi: How Kenya Plans to Spend the Ksh244.5B Safaricom Stake Windfall appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago Nairobi Breaks Into Top Three Most Attractive African Cities for 2025

Nairobi has secured its highest-ever ranking in the newly released Jeune Afrique 2025 African Cities Attractiveness Index, taking third place and strengthening its reputation as one of the continent’s fastest-growing tech and investment hubs. The report notes that Nairobi’s rise comes despite recent socio-political tensions, crediting the capital’s expanding digital ecosystem, major infrastructure upgrades, and sustained investor confidence as the key forces behind its improved standing. “Nairobi records the most notable rise on the podium, reaching third place, supported by its ambition to position itself as a continental tech hub, as well as its major infrastructure and mobility projects and The post Nairobi Breaks Into Top Three Most Attractive African Cities for 2025 appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 d. ago DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will soon begin accessing financial support from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), marking a major policy shift aimed at easing the financial burden on thousands of trainees. Speaking on Thursday during the 94th KMTC graduation ceremony […] The post DP Kindiki Announces HELB Funding Plan for KMTC Students at 94th Graduation Ceremony appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago Financing gap risks undermining Kenya’s agriculture growth, experts warn

Financing gap risks undermining Kenya’s agriculture growth, experts warn  Capitalfm.co.ke

Events

3 d. ago South Africa telecoms giant Vodacom to take control of Kenya's Safaricom

South Africa telecoms giant Vodacom to take control of Kenya's Safaricom  Yahoo Finance

Politics

3 d. ago President William Ruto today held a bilateral meeting with Mukhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto

President William Ruto today held a bilateral meeting with Mukhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). State House Kenya William Samoei Ruto  facebook.com

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3 d. ago IFC team set to visit Kenya in January for talks on JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 4 – Kenya will host a high-level delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) early next year to advance discussions on major energy and infrastructure investments. President William Ruto says the talks will centre of key projects including the planned modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under a Public Private Partnership […] The post IFC team set to visit Kenya in January for talks on JKIA Modernisation, Energy Projects appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya's finance minister says proceeds of Safaricom share sale will be seed capital for infrastructure, sovereign wealth funds

Kenya's finance minister says proceeds of Safaricom share sale will be seed capital for infrastructure, sovereign wealth funds  MarketScreener

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7 d. ago TSC Confirms 320 Teachers’ Inpatients Safe During SHA Transition

The transition to SHA marks one of the most significant changes in Kenya’s healthcare financing framework.

Sport

9 d. ago EACC traces Sh22.9bn in illegal assets, recovers Sh3.4bn in graft crackdown

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says it recovered Sh22 billion in illegal assets in the last Financial Year. Speaking during the 2025 Kenya Editors Guild convention on Friday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud indicated that Sh3.4 billion was also recovered during the crackdown as 33 convictions were recorded. […] The post EACC traces Sh22.9bn in illegal assets, recovers Sh3.4bn in graft crackdown appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Maraga Sets Conditions for Teaming Up With Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has outlined clear conditions for collaborating with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as he pursues the presidency in 2027. Speaking on the Obinna Show on Monday, November 25, 2025, Maraga said his stance is rooted in the ideals of young Kenyans who protested against the Finance Bill 2024, championed by the Gen Z movement. Maraga explained that any partnership involving Matiang’i has to meet what he is calling “irreducible minimums.” First, he says that Matiang’i must adopt his vision for this country: a rule of law and an intensified fight against corruption. “If he The post Maraga Sets Conditions for Teaming Up With Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Politics

2 w. ago Domestic or external sources? Kenya's budget financing dilemma

Domestic or external sources? Kenya's budget financing dilemma  Daily Nation

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2 w. ago Kenya: Ruto Pitches Infrastructure Fund As Key to Financing Kenya's Growth Without New Debt

Kenya: Ruto Pitches Infrastructure Fund As Key to Financing Kenya's Growth Without New Debt  allAfrica.com

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