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Kenya’s 1.4 Million Smartphone Loans Highlight the Rising Influence of Watu Africa
In Nairobi’s crowded streets and rural villages alike, a smartphone is no longer just a communication device. For many Kenyans,…
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How Skyrocketing Smartphone Prices in Kenya Are Fueling a Device Financing Revolution
Smartphones have become a necessity in Kenya, but owning one has rarely been harder. Prices have climbed so steeply in…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Smartphone Financing Raises Incomes for 40% of East African Users, GeoPoll Study
A 2024 GeoPoll study commissioned by Watu Credit reveals the economic impact of smartphone financing across East Africa, with 40%…
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Kenya’s Smartphone Financing Crisis: The Rise of Phone Flashing
Kenya’s smartphone financing sector faces significant challenges due to the rise of “phone flashing,” an illegal practice allowing users to…
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How Watu Simu is bridging the digital divide one smartphone at a time
Smartphone financing is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa. Over the years, various device financing models have emerged,…
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Watu Simu reaches one-million device sales milestone
Asset finance solutions provider Watu has announced a significant milestone by selling over one million mobile devices in the Kenyan…
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