Airtel rejects price war claim

Airtel CEO Prasanta Das Sarma accompanied by Legal and Regulatory Director Joy Nyaga when they appeared before the National Assembly Communication, Information and Innovation Committee. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Airtel Kenya has refuted claims that its latest cut in calling rates is meant to spark a price war with its rivals.

Managing Director Prasanta Das Sarma said the telco slashed its calling rates to Sh2 per minute from Sh4 across networks as a customer acquisition and retention strategy.