Smartphone deals reportedly trapping Kenyans in expensive debt

Digital financing arrangements for mobile devices are causing financial difficulties for consumers, according to The Standard.

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According to The Standard, smartphone purchasing deals are resulting in costly debts for Kenyans.

The newspaper reports that Kenya's growing digital economy has generated significant demand for smartphones among young people who want devices for global connectivity.

Source: The Standard