Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology, successfully concluded its highly anticipated two-day gaming tournament, The Ultimate Gamer. Held at The Waterfront Karen this past weekend, the event brought together gaming enthusiasts, professional players, and spectators in a vibrant celebration of Kenya’s growing e-sports scene.
The tournament served as the ultimate stage for showcasing the performance, speed, and immersive capabilities of HMD’s latest smartphone, the HMD Fusion. Featuring popular mobile games such as FIFA, Tekken, and Call of Duty, the competition drew over 70 players from Nairobi vying for the top prize of KES 75,000 in cash.
The action-packed tournament began with energetic qualifiers on Saturday, culminating in a thrilling grand finale on Sunday. Spectators enjoyed live gameplay on massive screens, insightful commentary from leading gaming influencers, and the chance to test out HMD devices. In addition to the cash prize, participants walked away with e-sports merchandise, cementing the event as a cornerstone of Kenya’s dynamic gaming culture.
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Speaking at the event, Maureen Kambona, HMD’s Regional Marketing Manager for West, East, and Central Africa, reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to the local gaming community of the ultimate gamer. “At HMD, we see gaming as more than just entertainment—it’s a platform that connects people, inspires creativity, and drives innovation. Partnering with The Ultimate Gamer Tournament, hosted by Radio Africa is our way of celebrating Kenya’s talented gamers and demonstrating how mobile technology can enhance their experiences,” she said.
HMD’s newest smartphone – the HMD Fusion is equipped with a gaming outfit that transforms the smartphone into a portable gaming console with built-in gaming button, joysticks, and a maximized screen space. Users can enjoy two months of free access to Blacknut Cloud Gaming, with 500 games available to play on the go. At a retail price of KES 34,499 and for a limited period only – the HMD Fusion comes bundled with the gaming outfit.
With over 200 spectators attending the two-day event, the e sports community in Kenya is clearly growing with over 11 million Kenyans identifying as gamers, a trend fueled by increasing smartphone penetration and adoption. The 2023/24 Africa Gamers Industry Report reveals that out of the 186 million gamers in Sub-Saharan Africa, 177 million use mobile devices, highlighting the crucial role that smartphones play in this ecosystem.
