The facility, named NBOX1, is designed to bolster the country’s digital infrastructure by providing reliable and sustainable cloud services.
Powered by Schneider Electric’s energy management solutions, NBOX1 is a Tier 3+ carrier-neutral data center equipped to support advanced AI applications.
It is positioned as East Africa’s largest and most technologically advanced digital hub for cloud, colocation, and connectivity services.
Kenya’s favorable business environment, including a growing economy, advanced cloud adoption, and abundant renewable energy resources, made it an ideal location for this significant investment.
IXAfrica has been expanding its footprint in the country, with multiple data center projects underway.
The broader African data center market is experiencing rapid growth, with Kenya emerging as a key player.
This development underscores the increasing demand for robust digital infrastructure to support economic and technological advancement across the continent.
Downforce Technologies, a leading climate tech company, has secured $4.2 million in funding to develop advanced soil health solutions specifically tailored for the African agricultural sector.
Leading Kenyan agri-fintech startup Apollo Agriculture has secured a $10 million investment from Swedfund and ImpactConnect to fuel its rapid expansion across Africa.
Waza, a Nigerian fintech startup specializing in B2B payments and liquidity solutions for emerging markets, has raised $8 million in a combination of equity and debt financing.
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