Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over the government’s recent decision to sell a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, warning that legal action could follow.
Speaking on X on Sunday, Kalonzo framed the sale as part of a broader pattern of asset divestment under President William Ruto’s administration.
Kalonzo cited past controversies, including the attempted sales of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), asserting that previous interventions prevented these transactions from proceeding.
“Over the years, this regime has burdened Kenyans with high taxes, enabled corruption, and allowed public assets to be sold without accountability,” he said.
The former vice president stated he had met over 100 lawyers ready to file a petition to stop the Safaricom transaction, suggesting a coordinated legal challenge may be imminent.
He framed the issue within the context of public trust, referencing the biblical principle in Exodus 22:7–8 to underline his argument that public leaders must safeguard national property.
The Safaricom divestment comes amid broader economic pressures, with the government seeking revenue from state-owned assets.
Safaricom, as Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, plays a critical role in both the economy and digital infrastructure, making its partial sale a politically sensitive matter.
Kalonzo also touched on wider governance concerns, including youth security and administrative corruption, which he linked to the current administration’s policy choices.
He reiterated that the Wiper Party and its allies view the sale of strategic national assets as undermining public interest.