{
  "id": 7880342,
  "title": "Government appeals High Court ruling nullifying Safaricom share sale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/government-appeals-high-court-ruling-nullifying-safaricom-share-sale",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T21:45:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/government-appeals-high-court-ruling-nullifying-safaricom-share-sale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenyan government has filed an appeal with the High Court to contest the recent ruling that invalidated the sale of its 15 per cent shareholding in Safaricom PLC. The Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, formally submitted a Notice of Appeal, designating the Attorney General as the fifth respondent in the legal dispute. The decision to challenge the ruling was made by a three-judge bench on September 15, 2026. The legal battle involves civil society groups and opposition actors, who are at odds with the government over the partial divestiture of the state's stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya Limited. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the government disagrees with the ruling, asserting that the transaction complied with constitutional and procedural requirements. The CS emphasized that safeguards for Safaricom's employees, dealers, and business partners were in place and that the divestiture was undertaken in line with prudent financial management and fiscal realities. Mbadi affirmed that the government intends to pursue the appeal vigorously and will provide further updates as the case progresses. Safaricom confirmed the transaction's completion on June 30, 2026, and reaffirmed its commitment to providing mobile and other services in Kenya and Ethiopia.",
  "summary": "The government has moved to challenge a High Court ruling that declared null and void the sale of its 15 per cent shareholding in Safaricom PLC. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has formally filed a Notice of Appeal, signalling the government’s intention to contest the decision delivered by a three-judge bench on September 15, 2026. The [...] The post Government appeals High Court ruling nullifying…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}