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Bitter reality of how smartphone deals are leaving Kenyans in costly debts

 

Young people are seeking devices that allow them to globally connect through the internet. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

In an economy where access to digital services is becoming essential for education, employment, business and financial transactions, those least able to afford smartphones are often paying the highest price to acquire them.

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