The companies have committed a combined $1 billion investment to build a zero-emission geothermal data center and expand cloud services in East Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya

Who

Microsoft and G42

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:05 GMT · 2h 32m ago

Where

Nairobi, Kenya · 1.2921°S, 36.8219°E

Why

This move aims to modernize Africa’s digital infrastructure and foster local AI research through renewable energy sources.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The investment is expected to accelerate digital transformation across the continent, providing startups and governments with high-speed computing power while maintaining a low carbon footprint.

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