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.
WambuaSent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
From: ICT ResearcherSent: Monday, 3 March 2014 21:11 PMTo: Wambua, ChristopherReply To: ICT ResearcherCc: KICTAnet ICT Policy DiscussionsSubject: [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?
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