The Technology Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK) has announced the opening of a new peering Point of Presence (PoP) at iXAfrica Data Centres’ NBOX1 facility, a significant move to improve Internet connectivity across East Africa. The partnership, revealed on Tuesday, marks a key step in enhancing regional network efficiency.
iXAfrica solidifies its position as the foundation of the fast changing digital ecosystem in East and Central Africa by being the only hyper-scale data center in the region.
With more than 35 percent of East Africans online and the continent’s population approaching 500 million, there is an enormous need for faster, more dependable, and more reasonably priced internet services.
TESPOK’s KIXP-iXAfrica Data Centres partnership goals
This collaboration between KIXP and iXAfrica Data Centers is a major turning point as cloud use and data consumption grow. It aims to:
Increase network efficiency: By enabling direct network connections, the new PoP lowers latency. For customers and businesses in Kenya and beyond, this enhancement guarantees quicker and more seamless online experiences.
Promote regional growth: The PoP improves communication efficiency for East Africa’s expanding digital economy, which is expected to reach a market value of over $10 billion by 2025, by managing regional traffic locally.
Lower Internet costs: By reducing reliance on pricey international routes, localizing traffic exchange results in savings that directly benefit end users as well as Internet service providers (ISPs).
Kenya, a renowned pioneer in digital innovation, continues to spearhead the technology revolution in the region.
TESPOK, iXAfrica’s CEOs reaction to the development
“The collaboration with iXAfrica Data Centres is a significant milestone in our mission to enhance connectivity within Kenya and the region. Together, we are building a resilient and scalable internet infrastructure that empowers regional growth while ensuring accessible and efficient internet services for all.” stated Fiona Asonga, CEO, TESPOK.
“iXAfrica Data Centres is committed to shaping East Africa’s digital landscape by providing the advanced infrastructure required for transformational change. This partnership with KIXP strengthens our position as the leading hyperscale data centre in East and Central Africa,” added Snehar Shah CEO iXAfrica.
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About KIXP
The Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) is essential to Kenya’s network connectivity and internet cost reduction.
KIXP, a neutral, non-profit organisation, encourages cooperation and creativity to propel digital development nationwide.
About iXAfrica Data Centre
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, iXAfrica Data Centre is the first and largest hyper-scale carrier-neutral data centre in East Africa that is AI-ready and the newest digital habitat for connectivity, cloud, and colocation.
iXAfrica offers top-notch and incredibly robust data centre infrastructure to build an essential component of East Africa’s internet backbone.
Serving 300 million people, iXAfrica’s Nairobi Campus (NBOX1) features the largest data centre project in Greater East Africa with an aggregate design capacity of 22.5MW. Situated adjacent to the primary fibre optic communications routes, the campus is near significant and robust electrical connections that may provide low-carbon and high-availability power. Clean and renewable energy sources provide more than 90 percent of Kenya’s electricity.