The companies partnered to build a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center focused on cloud services and AI in Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya

Who

Microsoft and G42

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:20:05 GMT · 2h 48m ago

Where

Nairobi, Kenya · 1.2921°S, 36.8219°E

Why

This initiative aims to modernize East Africa's digital infrastructure while utilizing Kenya's abundant renewable energy resources.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This expands high-speed digital services in the region and may lead to cheaper internet access and increased tech-sector jobs across East Africa.

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