# Cable Experts plans to acquire 68.37% stake in East African Cables

Cable Experts Limited intends to acquire 68.37% of the issued shares in East African Cables PLC from Cable Holdings (Kenya) Limited, a subsidiary of TransCentury PLC. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-19
- Where: Kenya
- Status: announced
- Products: cables
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [TransCentury PLC](https://endata.com/companies/66353.md) (partner)
- [Cable Experts Limited](https://endata.com/companies/92053.md) (acquirer)
- [East African Cables](https://endata.com/companies/92054.md) (target)
- [Cable Holdings (Kenya) Limited](https://endata.com/companies/92055.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [hivileo.co.ke](http://hivileo.co.ke/transcentury-breaks-silence-on-proposed-acquisition-of-68-37-stake-in-east-african-cables/), 2026-05-21: "The shareholders of TransCentury PLC (In Receivership) are advised that on 19th May 2026, TC was served with a notice of intention by Cable Experts Limited that CEL intends to acquire 68.37% ordinary shares in EAC which are held by Cable Holdings (Kenya) Limited."

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