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The plant has so far employed 200 people, with 90% of them being Rwandans.

At full capacity it is expected to have a workforce of 650 people.

President Kagame launches smartphone factory in Rwanda

President Paul Kagame (centre) during the launch of the Mara Phones Plant in Kigali on Monday, October 7. Photo: Paul Kagame.Source: Facebook

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President Kagame launches smartphone factory in Rwanda

Female engineers working on the Mara smartphone at the Kigali special economic zone. Photo: The New Times.Source: UGC

President Kagame launches smartphone factory in Rwanda

Kagame (right) using the newly launched smartphone. Photo: Paul Kagame.Source: Facebook