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How tiny Chinese mobile firm,Transsion holdings beat out global giants

China's mobile phone manufacturer Transsion Group. [Photo: Transsion]

The pattern most international investors follow when setting up in Kenya starts with picking an upmarket location for its offices in Nairobi.

They pick a leafy suburb with a view and amenities like a good Internet connection, as well as easy access to the city’s major hotels where they can host guests, including their colleagues and bosses from the head office.

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