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Kenyan court clears Telkom, Airtel merger

Monday 15 February 2021 | 09:57 CET | News
The court heard that the Communications Authority (CA) and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) had informed Telkom Kenya that they would only approve the merger once the transaction was cleared by EACC. According to the judge, it follows that to the extent that the respondent purported or attempted to recover public property or prohibit its sale through a letter, its decision is ultra vires. The judge said the decision can be said to be unlawful because it is tainted by all or either of the grounds of illegality, irrationality and procedural impropriety.

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Categories: Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Airtel Kenya / Telkom Kenya
Countries: Kenya
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