The decline in smartphone shipments in Kenya was primarily caused by supply shortages and inflation. Additionally, the dollar averaged 121.09 to the Kenya shilling in Q4 2022, leading to increased import costs and higher street prices(4). Consumer spending on smartphones declined as prices for basic commodities increased, constraining budgets for technology products(4).
What caused the decline in smartphone shipments in Kenya?
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