Transborder Submarine Fiber PoPs, Regional Smart Hub Facility and Data Centre
USD 70.00M
Total Cost
62.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
6
Countries
Structuring
Project Stage
Project Overview
Project to interconnect Kenya and neighboring countries through submarine fiber points of presence and regional data centers. Project suitable for PPP investment with strong coordination through EAC.
Additionally, the project interconnects Kenya’s terrestrial fiber backbone with neighboring countries — Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania — through strategically placed Points-of-Presence and a high-capacity Smart Hub Data Centre in Mombasa.
Additionally, the project interconnects Kenya’s terrestrial fiber backbone with neighboring countries — Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania — through strategically placed Points-of-Presence and a high-capacity Smart Hub Data Centre in Mombasa.
Key Objectives
Project Objectives: Reduce internet access costs, Support digital networks and services, Aid digital expansion, Build regional infrastructure, Enable efficient data exchange, Improve service delivery, Support economic development
Strategic Importance
Essential for regional digital infrastructure development with strong PPP potential
Technical Specifications
Technology: Submarine fiber PoPs and regional smart hub infrastructure
Capacity: 400 Gbps to TEAMS marine fiber with regional connectivity
Capacity: 400 Gbps to TEAMS marine fiber with regional connectivity
Financing Structure
PPP structure with private sector investment opportunities
Market Analysis
Strong coordination through EAC with ESG studies completed
Investment Opportunities
Strong private sector opportunities in PPP infrastructure development and operations
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: EAC/IGAD Regional Authorities
Partners: EAC Secretariat, IGAD, National ICT Authorities
Partners: EAC Secretariat, IGAD, National ICT Authorities
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org