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AIRTEL KENYA TO OWN LARGEST DATA CENTER BEFORE 2027.

ICT CS William Kabogo, during the groundbreaking of the Nxtra Data Centre,beside is Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra, Communications Authority Assistant Director Compliance Peter Ikumilu and Nxtra Africa CEO, Yashnath Issur. 

By Erick Wanjala.                                                                         

As Kenya campaign mode begin to escalate and many beg the question on elections credibility on voter register and voting submission through a reliable service provider, now Airtel Africa, through its data centre arm Nxtra by Airtel Africa, has broken ground for the construction of East Africa’s largest data centre at Tatu City, designed to meet the latest infrastructure requirement for cloud and AI services on matters storage and data processing.

The Nxtra Data Centre has a planned power capacity of 44 megawatts (MW). It will house new generation of servers as well as high-density GPU-ready racks with the 99.999% uptime, feature multiple redundant fiber paths, and incorporate advanced security systems, providing unmatched reliability and scalability for hyperscalers, enterprises, and governments.

Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Hon. William Kabogo, who graced the groundbreaking ceremony, lauded the launch of the Data Centre, noting that the facility aligns perfectly with the government’s digital agenda, which seeks to expand broadband connectivity, spur innovation, and enable the digital economy to flourish.

“The scale and quality of this facility will firmly place Kenya on the map as a trusted host for global and regional digital infrastructure. Above all it is a reflection of the confidence in Kenya’s economy, policies and our vision for a digitally enabled society,” said Hon. William Kabogo.

The groundbreaking marks a major milestone in Airtel Africa’s strategy to strengthen the continent’s digital backbone, democratize cloud services and support the exponential growth of data services across Africa.

Also speaking during the groundbreaking was Nxtra Africa CEO, Yashnath Issur, who termed this investment part of airtel group long-term commitment to Africa’s digital future.

“By building specialized data center capacity that meets long term digital growth requirement in main markets, we are positioning Nxtra Africa as the Go To partner for cloud and AI workload hosting with a view to power businesses, supports governments, and unlocks new opportunities for communities across the region. Nxtra by Airtel is being built to the highest global standards, ensuring reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency. Beyond capacity, our focus is on sustainability and resilience, enabling customers to fully leverage next-generation technologies in a secure environment,” added Yashnath Issur.

The data centre will be developed in two phases of 22MW each, reaching a total site capacity of 44MW upon completion and is expected to be ready for service in the first quarter of 2027. Construction is set to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, with additional permanent technical and operational roles once the facility becomes operational. In addition, Nxtra will work with local suppliers and contractors, injecting millions into the Kenyan economy, supporting the growth of the country’s technology ecosystem and enabling Kenyan businesses to compete on a global scale.

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