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Airtel, Telkom reject market regulator’s merger conditions

The proposed merger between Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya is facing fresh hurdles as the two telecoms operators contest conditions set by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).

The companies have filed an application with the Competition Tribunal to review the tough conditions set by CAK last year, including a requirement for the merged entity to retain all workers for two years and refrain from selling the company for at least five years.

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