The regulator has just received the application. We are in the process of reviewing the application with a view to deciding the way forward. It is therefore too early to subject the application to public consultation. Wambua Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: ICT Researcher Sent: Monday, 3 March 2014 21:11 PM To: Wambua, Christopher Reply To: ICT Researcher Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Yu acquisition proposal to regulator Airtel, Safaricom seek to buy Essar’s Yu in Kenya - Safaricom will get Yu’s infrastructure, while Airtel is expected to acquire Yu’s subscriber base <http://www.livemint.com/Industry/BZZuR21BJsoJf6jksBhnVN/Airtel-Safaricom-seek-to-buy-Kenyan-rival-Essars-Yu.html> Considering the profoundly adverse Triopoly consumer choice consequences, Should the regulator not initiate a public consultation before decision making?