Kenya is rapidly cementing its position as one of Africa’s most important digital infrastructure hubs. According to the Kenya Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio Analysis Report 2025, recently added to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the country’s colocation data center market is entering a decisive growth phase—driven by rising cloud adoption, enterprise digitization, and strong investor confidence in Kenya’s digital economy.
With Nairobi emerging as the clear epicenter, the report provides a comprehensive, data-driven view of both existing and upcoming data center capacity across the country.
Kenya’s Data Center Landscape at a Glance
Kenya currently hosts around 13 operational data centers, with Nairobi serving as the primary hub for digital infrastructure. Secondary locations such as Mombasa and Kisumu complement the national footprint, supporting connectivity, redundancy, and regional access.
Leading operators by capacity include Digital Realty, IXAfrica, and Safaricom, all of which play a pivotal role in shaping the country’s colocation ecosystem. Notably, ongoing and planned projects from IXAfrica are positioning Nairobi as a major destination for upcoming data center capacity, reinforcing its status as a regional gateway for East Africa.
At the same time, aggressive expansion by global and regional players such as Africa Data Centres underscores long-term confidence in Kenya’s data center market fundamentals.
Deep Dive: Existing and Upcoming Data Centers
Existing Facilities (13 Data Centers)
The report delivers a detailed snapshot of each existing facility, covering critical operational and technical parameters, including:
- Location and facility address
- Operator and data center name
- White-floor (core & shell) area
- IT load and power capacity
- Rack capacity and year of operations
- Design standards (Tier I–IV)
- Power and cooling redundancy
This granular view allows stakeholders to benchmark current infrastructure and assess operational maturity across Kenya’s colocation data centers.
Upcoming Facilities (9 Data Centers)
Equally important is the forward-looking analysis of nine upcoming data center projects, which provides insight into where the market is headed between 2025 and 2029. For each project, the database outlines:
- City and regional location
- Investor details
- Planned white-floor area and IT load capacity
- Total investment value (USD)
- Breakdown of electrical, mechanical, and construction investments
- Project status and expected year of opening
These data points highlight the scale of capital deployment and the sophistication of new builds entering the Kenyan market.
Capacity Growth and Colocation Pricing Insights
A key strength of the portfolio analysis is its comparison of existing versus upcoming capacity, supported by clear infographics. The report quantifies:
- Current IT load capacity as of 2025
- Future capacity additions through 2029
- Existing and planned white-floor space
In addition, it offers a transparent view of retail and wholesale colocation pricing, including:
- Quarter, half, and full rack cabinet pricing
- Wholesale colocation pricing on a per-kilowatt basis
These insights are particularly valuable for enterprises, hyperscalers, and new market entrants evaluating cost structures and deployment strategies in Kenya.
Who Should Use This Data?
The Kenya data center portfolio database is tailored for a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Data center REITs and infrastructure investors
- Construction contractors and engineering firms
- Data center infrastructure and power providers
- New entrants exploring the Kenyan market
- Consultants and advisory firms
- Corporate enterprises and government agencies
It also profiles major operators and investors such as Airtel Africa, MTN, PAIX, Telekom Kenya, G42, Internet Initiative Japan, and others shaping the regional ecosystem.
Why Kenya Matters in Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Story
Kenya’s strategic location, improving connectivity, and growing demand for cloud and colocation services make it a critical node in Africa’s digital transformation. The expansion activity captured in this 2025 portfolio analysis signals that Nairobi—and Kenya more broadly—is transitioning from an emerging market to a core data center destination in Africa.
