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Huawei launches latest device in Kenya

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Huawei Communication Manager, Nakhulo Khaimia takes a selfie with product representatives at the Huawei Y9 launch in Nairobi on October 18, 2018. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG

Chinese tech multinational Huawei has launched its Y9 2019 smartphone targeting the mid range slice of the Kenyan market.

Huawei opened pre-orders today ahead of availing the phone on Kenyan shelves at the end of this month.

Locally, the new device will retail at Sh24,990 at all consumer electronics retail stores as well as on online marketplaces.

“We are delighted to announce the arrival of the Huawei Y9 2019 into this market. We believe that it will be a favourite, mainly amongst Kenyan youth due to its favourable price and superior features,” said the Huawei Head of Eastern Africa Mobile Steven Li during the launch.

The Y9 2019 comes with a notched 6.5inch full view display, battery life of 4000mAh, memory of 64GB in addition to a front and rare dual camera.