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Treasury pockets Sh245b from Safaricom sale

Treasury CS John Mbadi and Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub sign a long-term partnership to sale 15 per cent stake in Safaricom shares to Vodacom in Nairobi, on December 4, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The government has raised Sh244.5 billion from the sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom.

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