Rwanda's President Paul Kagame Monday inaugurated what is being described as Africa's "first high tech smartphone factory" in the country's capital Kigali.
President Kagame hailed the launch as another breakthrough for development in Rwanda, which has enjoyed rapid economic growth in recent years and gained a reputation as a hub of innovation.
"The Mara Phone joins a growing list of high-quality products that are made in our country," the president said at the Mara Phones Factory which is situated on the outskirts of Kigali.
The Mara Group, a pan-African business headquartered in Dubai, says the factory will deliver "high quality smartphones at an affordable price."


Mara is producing two types of smartphone in Rwanda: The Mara X with 16GB storage space will retail for 120,250 francs ($130), while the more advanced Mara Z model with 32GB storage is on sale for around 175,750 francs ($190), the company said both phones include features such as high-spec cameras and voice activation mode. The devices are immediately available via Mara's website and stores in Kigali.

Kagame described the factory as a "complex manufacturing operation requiring significant techn

Mara CEO Ashish Thakkar said the devices would address a widespread need and create opportunities.
"We realized a few years ago that to create positive social impact on our continent...we need to have high quality and affordable smartphones," said Thakkar. "This will enable financial inclusion."
The CEO added that many consumers in African countries had been forced to choose between phones that were "high quality but not affordable, or affordable but not high quality."
Thakkar also stressed his company's commitment to supporting development in Rwanda, noting that 90% of the 200 factory employees are Rwandans and 60% are women.

ical skill and expertise. It is another milestone on our journey to a high tech 'Made in Rwanda' industry."

Mara CEO Ashish Thakkar said the devices would address a widespread need and create opportunities.
"We realized a few years ago that to create positive social impact on our continent...we need to have high quality and affordable smartphones," said Thakkar. "This will enable financial inclusion."
The CEO added that many consumers in African countries had been forced to choose between phones that were "high quality but not affordable, or affordable but not high quality."
Thakkar also stressed his company's commitment to supporting development in Rwanda, noting that 90% of the 200 factory employees are Rwandans and 60% are women.

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Nice.

Let Africans enjoy it, waiting for Biafra to offer the best.