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FastJet to raise Sh1.6 billion for expansion

By PHILIP MWAKIO

Fastjet, African budget carrier has announced plans to raise $18.4 million (Sh1.58 billion) through the issue of 687.5 million new shares by April 15, as it struggles to gain momentum and stem losses from its legacy Fly540 legacy regional operations.

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