Kalonzo Vows Legal Action Against Ruto’s Safaricom Share Sale
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged to take legal action to stop the government’s planned sale of Safaricom shares, claiming that it endangers Kenya’s national wealth.
The Wiper leader accused President William Ruto’s administration of selling off the country’s assets without adequate public engagement.
“We have entrusted our nation to Mr Ruto. Yet he is determined to sell everything that belongs to us,” Kalonzo said in a statement on Sunday, December 7.
This afternoon, as I joined fellow believers in worship, Exodus 22:7- 8 came to mind: It says, if you entrust someone with your property and it is stolen, the thief must pay double. If no thief is found, then the one entrusted is held accountable.
— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) December 7, 2025
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“First, it was JKIA, which I challenged in court and stopped. Then came KPC, and now even Safaricom is on the line.”
The former vice president also stated that he met with over a hundred lawyers who were prepared to file a petition to stop the transaction.
“Last night, I met more than one hundred lawyers who are ready to file a petition to halt the illegal sale of Safaricom,” Kalonzo wrote.
“Over the years, this regime has shown us exactly who they are. They have burdened Kenyans with high taxation.”
Adding, “They have turned their guns on our youths through reckless shoot orders from the president. They have been selling our assets without shame.”
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who spoke during the Kasarani church service, reiterated Kalonzo’s worries.
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He chastised the government for undervaluing Safaricom, one of Kenya’s most profitable companies, and for moving forward without public participation.
“The country is being sold every day. Safaricom has been one of the greatest revenue generators for our country, about Ksh18 billion to Ksh20 billion every year,” Gachagua said.
“Now one share is sold for Ksh34, whereas the real value is Ksh70–80, so the country is losing around Ksh250 billion.”
Here is a good summary of the key details of the government’s sale of 15% of Safaricom: pic.twitter.com/vFtX2oK43o
— Mwango Capital (@MwangoCapital) December 4, 2025
He warned that other state corporations, including Kenya Pipeline, Kenya Ports, and airports, had also been sold or lined up for disposal.
Kalonzo Vows Legal Action Against Ruto’s Safaricom Share Sale
