This archive report was first published on 14 November 2019.
Huawei Expands its Portfolio in Kenya ¶
On November 14, 2019, Huawei officially launched three new devices in the Kenyan market: Huawei Y9s, Huawei Band 4, and Huawei Band 4e.
The Huawei Y9s, a refresh of the Huawei Y9 launched late last year, boasts a 6.59-inch display, triple rear camera setup, and a 4000mAh non-removable battery. The device will be available in the market at the end of the month, with pre-orders beginning on November 22 and ending on November 28.
Speaking at the launch, Huawei Mobile Kenya Country President, Steven Li, said, “We are delighted to introduce you again a game changer in our Y series, this comes months after the launch of Y9 Prime 2019 that has seen an impressive growth in terms of market share. We are confident that in partnership with our retail stores across the country as well as our partners such as Jumia Kenya and Lipa Later we will sell well before we close for Christmas.”
The Huawei Band 4 will retail at KES. 4,699 and is the better of the two, with more features and the ability to track more activities. Huawei promises up to 12 days of use with it, which is quite good. It can also go up to 50 meters under fresh water.
The Band 4e, a budget option, will retail for KES. 3,199. It comes with a dedicated basketball data tracking feature to enable basketball players track jumps, speed, etc. because one can attach it to their shoes using an accessory included in the box.
