Ekas Technologies To Start Assembling Smartphones
A little known tech company, Ekas Technologies Limited based in King’ong’o, Nyeri county, is set to start manufacturing smartphones and assembling digital devices in Kenya. Wambugu Nyamu is a tech builder and the proprietor of Ekas Technologies Limited.
The 53-year-old holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Production from Egerton University. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in project management at the University of Nairobi. On the side, Mr Nyamu practices silviculture and agriculture.
But it is the device assembling plant that promises to set him apart. His firm is now determined to battle it out with big phone companies in the world after it set in motion plans to start assembling digital devices in Kenya.
His entry into electronic manufacturing was particularly driven by his childhood hobby and love for collecting and studying electronic gadgets.
Ekas Technologies Limited was primarily focused on manufacturing of speed governors. The company is now set to start manufacturing smartphones and assembling digital devices. This was after it acquired Surface Mount Technology, which has opened a door for the firm to venture into manufacturing other gadgets. Ekas was started in 2003 following introduction of speed limiting rules by the late Minister for Transport John Michuki. The firm is planning to venture into manufacturing of more gadgets. Including digital wristwatches and mobile phones after procuring a new assembly line according to a report.
With advancements in technology, a new assembly machine has given Ekas a major boost in its production as the firm is currently looking to start building more sophisticated devices. Ekas Technologies recently procured a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly line to enable faster and efficient assembly of the new gadgets.
“The SMT assembly line makes it easier to assemble the components. With the new digital systems, the components are really small so the machine makes it easier to assemble before programming and testing,” he says.
Since the current generation of speed governors is based on modern and digital platforms, efficient assembly of the component has pushed the firm to upgrade its manufacturing capabilities. On the plus side, the SMT assembly line has opened a door for Ekas to venture into manufacturing other gadgets, including smartphones.
