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Nxtra by Airtel is transforming the digital landscape with future-ready hyperscale data centres

Nxtra by Airtel, our upcoming data centre business, will offer the largest network of secure, scalable and sustainable data centres in Africa to leading enterprises, hyper-scalers, start-ups, SMEs and governments. Being associated with both data centres and telecom industry for more than a decade, we aim to provide a platform of hyper connected state-of- the art core and edge data centers in almost 50 cities across Africa.  
With our data centers, businesses will accelerate their digital journey and host their applications closer to their customers than ever before. We are committed to be a long-term partner to support our customers’ journeys to scale and create a digital future.

Our specialised data centre infrastructure will serve the emerging digital opportunity in Africa

Colocation

Secure, scalable and sustainable space to power growing digital demand

Interconnectivity

Seamlessly connect, bridge and integrate infrastructure

Bespoke solutions

Custom built security and fitouts to meet our customers’ needs

Migration

Ensure flawless execution while moving to new premises

Customer support

Maximise efficiency and productivity with 24/7 customer support

Sustainability

Ensure reduced environmental impact while maintaining high efficiency

Nxtra by Airtel: accelerating Africa’s digital transition with the construction of new high-capacity data centre facilities.

On 9 September 2025, Airtel Africa’s arm Nxtra by Airtel announced the start of construction work on the new data centre in Kenya as part of accelerated digital transformation strategy which is driving strong demand for data centre capacity across Africa. As a technology company, we’re positioning ourselves to meet this demand: billed as the largest infrastructure of its kind in East Africa, the future facility will be in Tatu City, near Nairobi, and with a capacity of 44 MW, it is expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2027.

This is the second hyperscale facility announced by Nxtra by Airtel. First hyperscale data centre of 38 MW is in construction in Eko Atlantic City (Lagos, Nigeria): this is part of the ambitious programme to build a vast network of data centres across the continent, with high-capacity infrastructure located in the major cities within its footprint.

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Airtel Africa launches construction of a data centre in Kenya

 

On 9 September 2025, Airtel Africa’s arm Nxtra by Airtel announced the start of construction work on the new data centre in Kenya as part of accelerated digital transformation strategy which is driving strong demand for data centre capacity across Africa. As a technology company, we’re positioning ourselves to meet this demand: billed as the largest infrastructure of its kind in East Africa, the future facility will be in Tatu City, near Nairobi, and with a capacity of 44 MW, it is expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2027.

This is the second hyperscale facility announced by Nxtra by Airtel. The first hyperscale data centre of 38 MW is in construction in Eko Atlantic City (Lagos, Nigeria): this is part of the ambitious programme to build a vast network of data centres across the continent, with high-capacity infrastructure located in the major cities within its footprint.

Through this network, Nxtra by Airtel aims to meet the growing demand for integrated and secure solutions, both for multinationals and large African companies, startups, SMEs and governments.

“Once completed, the data centre will be a partner of choice for hosting cloud workloads and artificial intelligence, to boost businesses, support governments and open new opportunities for communities in the region.” 

Yash Issur

CEO, Nxtra by Airtel

 

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