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

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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?