Microsoft has rolled out the "first" phone portfolio in Kenya today. The devices Group is responsible for the company's devices strategy, including Lumia smartphones and tablets, Nokia mobile phones, Xbox hardware, Surface, Perceptive Pixel products, and accessories.

The device is however not your typical personal gadget. The manufacturer has termed it as a backup device to complement your existing smartphone, maybe a better way of introducing the low-end Nokia 130.

The Nokia 130 is ideal for first time mobile phone buyers. It boasts a built-in video player, music player with up to 46 hours continuous playback on a single charge and everyday essentials including outstanding battery life, a flashlight, FM radio and USB charging. Its distinctive design and entertainment features and dual SIM slots are major emphasis for a device retailing at only Ksh 2500.

The device is the most affordable phone with video and music palyback among other features that are in order for users.

Nokia 130: Specifications at a glance:

Up to 36 days standby (Single SIM) 26 days (Dual SIM), 13 hours 2G talk time. 46 hours music playback, 16 hours video playback

1.8" QQVGA color display

1020mAh battery

Connectivity USB 2.0, 3.5mm AV Connector, microSD, Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM

Available colors: Black