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Airtel Kenya appoints new MD as Safaricom rivalry intensifies

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedMobile, Telecom & ConnectivityKenyaJul 1, 2026

Airtel Kenya has appointed a new managing director as its competition with Safaricom continues to sharpen. The leadership change comes at a critical juncture following recent developments in Safaricom's ownership structure.

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Airtel Kenya appoints new managing director as rivalry with Safaricom intensifies · techcabal.com · T1

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