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The National Treasury of Kenya is set to receive Sh204.3 billion from the sale of a 20 percent stake in Safaricom, according to Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The government sold over 6 billion ordinary shares to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, following a Court of Appeal ruling that cleared the deal. This acquisition increases Vodacom's ownership in Safaricom PLC to 55 percent, establishing it as the majority shareholder.

Vodacom Tanzania Plc has been recognized as one of the largest taxpayers in the country, reflecting its commitment to transparency, accountability, and legal compliance. The company contributes to national development through tax payments and investments. During an award ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Vodacom's CEO emphasized that the company's success extends beyond providing communication services.

Vodacom Tanzania PLC, represented by legal director Olaf Mumburi, participated in the first annual meeting on Privacy and Personal Data Protection, discussing the safeguarding of financial information and digital economy. The event, held in Dar es Salaam, included contributions from legal expert Dirontsho Mohale from South Africa, Stanbic Bank's Winston Ishengoma, and Bank of Tanzania's Abdallah Thabiti.

On June 30, 2026, Vodacom Group of South Africa finalized the acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom Plc, marking the largest transaction in the history of the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This deal has raised concerns as it is reported that KES 437 billion was left unclaimed, and the CEO of Safaricom has remained silent throughout the process, according to Kenya Insights.

Vodacom has gained majority control of Safaricom, acquiring a 55% stake in the company. This development comes alongside the Communications Authority's decision to penalise telecommunications companies for subpar service. Additionally, MTN has stated that protests regarding migration have not affected its operations, according to Techpoint Africa.

On June 30, 2026, Vodacom Group finalized its acquisition of a 15 percent stake in Safaricom Plc, marking the largest transaction in the history of the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This deal concluded despite efforts from courts and petitioners to delay it, raising concerns among the public regarding the implications of the sale and the lack of communication from Safaricom's CEO.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has outlined the requirements for Starlink to enter the South African market. This announcement is part of a broader discussion on recent developments in the region, including a Kenyan court's approval of Safaricom's $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom and Mastercard's establishment of a cybersecurity hub in Africa, as reported by Techpoint Africa.

Tala is set to lay off 10% of its workforce in Kenya as part of a merger with Vodacom, according to Techpoint Africa. This decision comes amid changes to tax filing deadlines in Kenya under the Finance Act 2026, and is part of broader discussions regarding the business landscape in the region.

Vodacom's FY2026 integrated report highlights the evolution of its My OneApp, which aims to create a super app ecosystem in Kenya. This development follows the success of Safaricom's M-PESA, which has transformed mobile money services from basic transfers to a comprehensive economic platform. My OneApp is set to incorporate 221 mini apps and has already attracted 9.4 million users, marking a significant shift in mobile financial services.

Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania has announced a new partnership with PayPal that will enable customers in Tanzania to easily transfer funds between the two platforms. This collaboration aims to enhance financial transactions for users in the country.

Paymentology has facilitated the launch of Africa's first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature in collaboration with Vodacom Tanzania Plc and M-Pesa Africa. This initiative aims to enhance mobile payment options across the continent.