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September 7, 2026
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New NBO2 data centre strengthens Kenya’s bid to become East Africa’s digital hub

New NBO2 data centre strengthens Kenya’s bid to become East Africa’s digital hub

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa’s leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure…..

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Kenya has launched the new NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, bolstering its infrastructure to become East Africa’s digital hub and attract tech investments.

  • The facility, operated by Digital Realty (following its acquisition of iColo), provides a secure and scalable environment for cloud providers, financial institutions, enterprises, and internet service providers.
  • Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui highlighted the government's focus on creating an attractive investment environment and opportunities for young Kenyans in the digital economy.
  • The launch aims to support the growing demand for digital services, including AI and cloud computing, and strengthen Kenya's position as a regional connectivity hub.

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