Airtel eyes waiver on the 30pc local ownership rule Summary Airtel Africa is considering seeking an extension or exemption from rules requiring it to cede a 30 percent stake in local subsidiaries to Kenyan investors by March 2024. Sidestepping the ownership rules could, however, force the multinational to pay $20 million (Sh2.1 billion) for its expired licence. Tuesday July 13 2021 By VICTOR JUMA Summary Airtel Africa is considering seeking an extension or exemption from rules requiring it to cede a 30 percent stake in local subsidiaries to Kenyan investors by March 2024. Sidestepping the ownership rules could, however, force the multinational to pay $20 million (Sh2.1 billion) for its expired licence.