Watchdog approves PE Abraaj acquisition of Avenue Group hospital chain

CAK director-general Wang’ombe Kariuki. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved acquisition of 56.2 per cent stake in Kenyan hospital chain Avenue Group by Dubai-based private equity (PE) firm Abraaj Group.

CAK in a gazette notice Friday, gave the go-ahead for the transaction indicating Abraaj Group’s stake in Avenue will not negatively affect competition.

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