Digital Realty Launches 6.4MW Data Center In Nairobi, Kenya

Digital Realty has launched its second data center in Nairobi, Kenya. The company announced on September 7 that its Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2) is now operational, adding 6.4MW of capacity to its Nairobi campus. The facility covers 12,000 sq ft (1,100 sqm). The launch follows iColo’s transition to the Digital Realty brand in Kenya and Mozambique. iColo became part of Digital Realty after Interxion acquired a controlling stake in the company in 2019.

NBO2 is located next to Digital Realty’s existing NBO1 data center, which opened in September 2019. Located in Nairobi’s Karen area, NBO1 has 624 sqm (6,700 sq ft) of floor space and received 450kW of solar power capacity in 2024. The campus provides access to more than 100 networks, two Internet exchange points, and a satellite teleport.

“The opening of NBO2 and our transition to Digital Realty are part of one story: the continued growth of Kenya’s digital economy and iColo’s evolution within a global platform,” said Wanja Muriithi, country general manager, Kenya.

“By combining our strong local ecosystem in Nairobi with Digital Realty’s global brand, we are giving customers the ability to grow in Kenya while connecting with the broader communities of carriers, clouds, content providers and enterprises that are shaping the global digital economy.”