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Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 have committed $1 billion to develop a geothermal-powered data center and expand cloud services in East Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya
Who
Microsoft and G42
What
Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 have committed $1 billion to develop a geothermal-powered data center and expand cloud services in East Africa.
When
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:20:05 GMT · 1d 16h ago
Where
Nairobi, Kenya · 1.2921°S, 36.8219°E
Why
The initiative aims to localize cloud data storage and accelerate the adoption of high-speed digital services and AI in the region.
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How this affects you
This investment could significantly lower latency for local businesses and position Kenya as a primary digital infrastructure hub for the continent.
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