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Nokia plans to make Nairobi its global hub for research and investment for the India, Middle East and Africa region.<\/p>\n

The move is a big win for the country which will serve as a nerve centre for Nokia’s global research activities, bringing together application developers, businesses and software engineering eco-system from around the world.<\/p>\n

The company has research facilities in 13 locations worldwide, and Nairobi will be its nerve centre.<\/p>\n

The Nairobi Nokia Research Center (NRC) located at the Nairobi Business Park along Ngong Road previously served the African region only.<\/p>\n

Kenya’s innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n

“There is advanced development happening in Kenya. It is part of the reason why I am here. I am not visiting the 54 countries in Africa. I am only visiting Kenya and South Africa,” said Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop.<\/p>\n

He was speaking during a round-table meeting with the technology community in Kenya held at the iHub Nairobi, in what is his first visit to Africa.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the unique position of Kenya as a technology leader in the region, and said that the country’s track record in innovation informed the decision.<\/p>\n

The news comes at a time when Nokia has been in the midst of a global restructuring of its sales and marketing arm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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