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Safaricom’s ultimatum before Airtel-Telkom merger

Safaricom interim CEO Michael Joseph (PHOTO:FILE)

Safaricom has set an ultimatum for the Telkom-Kenya and Airtel merger while downplaying claims that it is opposed to the deal, which is expected before the end of the year.

On Tuesday, Telkom-Kenya Managing Director Mugo Kibati cried foul over Safaricom’s opposition to the deal, which he says, will spur innovation in the sector and put Kenya in the map as a tech giant in the region.

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