Facebook's infrastructure arm, Edge Network Services, will co-finance and take a stake in Safaricom's new subsea fiber optic project, the Daraja Cable, linking Oman to Mombasa, Kenya. This collaboration aims to provide Kenya with faster and more reliable internet, with the cable expected to go live in 2026.

• The Daraja Cable is 4,108 kilometers long and features 24 fiber pairs.
• The Kenyan segment of the project alone will cost approximately $23 million (KES 2.97 billion).
• The project is a strategic move for Safaricom to gain independence from current bandwidth agreements, some of which expire in 2028.
• Facebook's investment underscores its commitment to maintaining its strong presence in Kenya's social media landscape.