Airtel Africa Shuts Down Kenya Fiber Unit After Two Years

Telecom giant Airtel Africa has officially commenced the winding up of Airtel Kenya Telesonic Limited, its specialized wholesale fiber and data infrastructure arm in Kenya, just two years after introducing the entity to the local telecommunications market. Financial statements and statutory disclosures filed for the year ended December 31, 2025, confirm that the company’s board of directors made the decision to surrender its operational licenses and initiate liquidation following a period of com