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Safaricom distances itself from data breach allegations

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In the wake of recent protests countrywide, Safaricom, the country's leading telecommunications provider, has been on the receiving end after several social media users claimed that protest organizers and participants had their data compromised, leading to arrests and abductions as well as targeted harassment.

Responding swiftly, Safaricom issued a public statement refuting these claims and vehemently denying allegations that they have been sharing user data with authorities.

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