Sun King has launched the EZ 1, its first-ever smartphone branded under the Sun King name, aimed at providing Kenyans with access to a smooth and reliable mobile device. This announcement marks a significant step for the company in expanding its product offerings in the Kenyan market.

Solar energy company Sun King has launched its EZ 3 and EZ 3 Pro products in Kenya, priced at KES 55 and KES 65 per day respectively, according to Tech-ish. The report outlines the full specifications, total cost, and payment terms of the two devices, which are offered on a daily payment model aimed at making the products more affordable for Kenyan consumers.

Safaricom's smartphone factory in Kenya assembled approximately 700,000 devices in its first year of operation, contributing to increased access to technology in the region. The factory also created around 300 jobs, highlighting the impact of local manufacturing on employment. This development is part of a broader narrative focusing on connectivity rather than just device specifications, according to Vodacom Group's FY2026 integrated report.

Kenyan billionaire Joshua Chepkwony's company, EADAK Limited, has successfully assembled 700,000 smartphones in its first year of operations. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with Safaricom.

Craft Silicon has launched TouristTap, a payment solution developed in partnership with KCB Bank and Visa, aimed at Kenya's tourism sector. Launched in September 2025, the service turns smartphones into payment devices, addressing a challenge commonly faced by visitors to Kenya, according to Kachwanya. The product enables contactless payments without dedicated card terminals, targeting merchants and service providers in the tourism industry.

Kenya’s tourism sector has long relied on separate payment systems for hotels and safari lodges while smaller traders lagged behind, according to Kachwanya. The article says smartphones are increasingly being used as payment devices, narrowing the gap between formal tourism businesses and informal merchants. It frames the shift as extending digital payments beyond older setups toward mobile tools used across lodges and local trade.