FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIXP Partners with iXAfrica Data Centers to Advance East Africa’s Digital Future with a New Peering PoP
Nairobi, Kenya—Tuesday, 5th December 2024—In a transformative step toward enhancing internet connectivity across East Africa, the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) has established a new peering Point of Presence (Pop) at the premier iXAfrica Data Centers NBOX1 facility. As the only hyper-scale data center in East and Central Africa, iXAfrica cements its position as the backbone of the region’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
With East Africa’s population nearing 500 million mark and internet penetration reaching over 35%, the demand for faster, reliable, and affordable internet services is unprecedented. As cloud adoption and data consumption soar, this partnership between KIXP and iXAfrica Data Centres marks a significant milestone and is designed to:
1. Enhance Network Efficiency: The new PoP reduces latency by facilitating direct interconnections between networks. This improvement ensures faster and smoother online experiences for users and businesses across Kenya and beyond.
2. Foster Regional Growth: By addressing regional traffic locally, the PoP enhances communication efficiency for East Africa’s growing digital economy, which is projected to exceed $10 billion in market value by 2025.
3. Reduce Internet Costs: Localizing traffic exchange minimizes dependency on costly international routes, creating savings that directly benefit both Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and end-users.
"The collaboration with iXAfrica Data Centres is a significant milestone in our mission to enhance connectivity within Kenya and the region. Together, we are building a resilient and scalable internet infrastructure that empowers regional growth while ensuring accessible and efficient internet services for all.” stated Fiona Asonga, CEO, TESPOK.
Snehar Shah CFA (Hiring)Fiona AsongaMarilyn AkinyiMilcah M.Magnus Murage GichukiBarry MachariaLandi AhmedStephanie AchiengArthur Kinyanjui
