THE AFRICAN BUSINESS FORTUNE MAGAZINE ISSUE #006 The African Business Fortune Magazine | Page 42

THE AFRICAN BUSINESS FORTUNE - TELEPHONY mal. The appointment of DESPEC represents the next step in Zuri’s ambitious international expansion plans. It provides Zuri with access to an extensive channel customer base spanning both reseller and retailer channels across the region. The two companies plan to work together for a series of marketing initiatives, branding exercises and social media campaigns in the coming months to build brand awareness. The entry of Zuri Mobile into the local market leaves mobile device users spoilt for choice on which model to go for. This is however, backed up by the free market environment existing in the country and customers can enjoy the device now available in Kenya. Smartphone users interviewed said they were happy for the new device and welcomed more entries to our market saying they all of- 42 THE AFRICAN BUSINESS FORTUNE MAY - JUNE 2016 fered a variety of unique features. Some of the models available in the market are C41, C46, C52, and S56. Zuri designs, develops and manufactures Smartphones, tablets and accessories – digital lifestyle devices that are intelligent and intuitive, feature-rich and future-forward. Based in Hong Kong, the company works closely with channel partners around the world to deliver on the brand’s promise of great design, value-for-money and trusted quality.