In recent events, it has been reported that Airtel Kenya and the Communications Authority of Kenya have now reached a settlement over its legal dispute over the case of an expired permit in a transaction with the Essar Group.
Reportedly, Airtel Kenya now has to pay $17.5 Million to the Communications Authority towards a license approval.
“We’ve had this long-standing dispute with Airtel over the Essar transaction..the dispute has been there for seven years but I am glad we struck a deal, and this is a major achievement for us.”
Ezra Chiloba, Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya
