iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has unveiled the first phase of its data centre in Nairobi.
Named NBOX1, the 4.5MW facility houses 780 racks and offers hyperscale, carrier-neutral, and AI-ready capabilities.
According to iXAfrica , the facility expands access to cloud services, secure data storage, and reliable connectivity for businesses, tech providers, and government operations in the region.
The data centre is part of a larger 22.5MW campus along Mombasa Road, in Kenya’s capital Nairobi.
iX Africa CEO Snehar Shah stated that the facility meets the growing demand for cloud and AI infrastructure, ensuring businesses across East Africa access secure, scalable, and world-class digital solutions that drive innovation and economic growth.
“We are proud to unveil the first phase of our hyperscale data centre, which is ready to host the first hyperscale developments in the Region as well as key public sector workloads in the EAC region to contribute significantly to the digitalization of services and the cloud adoption in our country,” said Snehar.
Meanwhile, during a visit to the facility, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) CEO John Mwendwa highlighted iX Africa’s role in strengthening Kenya’s data sovereignty, accelerating digital transformation, and driving cloud adoption. He noted “Kenya is on the brink of a digital revolution, and investments like iX Africa’s hyperscale data centre are pivotal in positioning the country as a premier technology and innovation hub,” said Mwendwa.
He affirmed the Kenyan government’s commitment to supporting investments that drive digital transformation and economic growth.
“KenInvest is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment and providing aftercare support to investors in Kenya,” Mwendwa emphasized.
In December 2022, Helios Investment Partners committed an initial $50 million in growth capital to develop the facility.
iXAfrica Data Centres also plans to expand further with NBOX1.2, a 18MW IT power facility, and the upcoming NBOX2 campus in Tilisi, which will offer 53MW on 11 acres, addressing the region’s increasing digital infrastructure demands.
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