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State moves to rein in wayward telcos with new competition rules

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ICT and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo takes oath of office during the swearing ceremony at State House, Nairobi. President William Ruto said that Cabinet Secretaries Mutahi Kagwe, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau and Lee Kinyanjui bring to the Cabinet the stamina and wealth of experience in public service that will accelerate service delivery to the people of Kenya.[FILE/Standard]

The government has introduced a new tough set of competition rules that promise to reshape the country's telecommunications landscape.

They aim to break down long-entrenched market advantages and give consumers more choices and fairer prices, according to officials.

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