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Microsoft, Google step up battle for mobile apps developers
Microsoft South Africa MD Mteto Nyati at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on October 26, 2013. The global software giant will spend $70 million to support projects in Africa. Photo/SALATON NJAU
A battle to woo local mobile application developers to build their apps on Windows and Android platforms is taking shape between two US giants Microsoft and Google.
The firms, both with offices in Nairobi, are keen to have as many apps developers and handset manufacturers as possible under their roof with the hope that the techies will build solutions around their tools.
