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August 22, 2026
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European Firm Unveils Plan to Build AI Data Centre in Kenya

European Firm Unveils Plan to Build AI Data Centre in Kenya

This comes at a time when Kenya is seeking to attract more foreign firms to boost foreign direct investment for an economic turnaround...

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A Greek multinational, Amaco Energy Group, is planning a significant investment in Kenya, proposing a Ksh194 billion ($1.5 billion) AI data centre in Mombasa.

  • The proposed data centre will feature its own independent power generation and cooling system, powered by an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) system.
  • The project is led by Amaco Energy Group's Chief Executive Officer, Theodore Theodoropoulos, who is currently in Kenya seeking government approval.
  • This initiative comes amid increasing demand for electricity for digital infrastructure projects in Kenya, such as the proposed Microsoft-G42 data centre, highlighting the country's focus on expanding its power grid and digital capabilities.

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