KENET's research and education network data centre in Nairobi, connecting Kenya's universities and research institutions to global academic networks.
KENET Data Centre in Nairobi is operated by Kenya Education Network (KENET), Kenya's National Research and Education Network (NREN). The facility serves as the primary connectivity and hosting hub for Kenya's universities, technical colleges, research institutions, and schools, connecting them to international research networks and providing cost-effective internet access for educational purposes.
The data centre hosts KENET's national internet exchange point nodes and provides colocation, cloud hosting, and high-capacity internet transit to Kenyan academic institutions. It maintains direct connections to the GÉANT, AfricaConnect, and Internet2 networks, enabling Kenyan researchers to collaborate on international scientific projects with minimal latency. KENET's peering arrangements with major content providers ensure fast access to educational content platforms, cloud services, and research databases.
As Kenya's technology ecosystem has grown into a globally recognised innovation hub — earning Nairobi the nickname 'Silicon Savannah' — KENET Data Centre has played an important role in nurturing the next generation of technology talent. By providing affordable, high-quality internet connectivity and data centre services to educational institutions, KENET supports the human capital development that underpins Kenya's remarkable technology sector growth.
