Nairobi, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Kenya's annulled telecoms sale threatens infrastructure plans

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2026-09-16

Kenya said Wednesday it will appeal a court ruling that annulled a major stake sale in its leading telecoms company -- a move which analysts fear could endanger the country's flagship infrastructure plans. President William Ruto created a $39 billion National Infrastructure Fund earlier this year aimed at pulling together public and private investment that is crucial to hopes of transforming the east African country towards middle income status.......

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