Africa Data Centres – Nairobi: East Africa’s Most Connected Facility
Located within Sameer Industrial Park, our Nairobi data center is the most connected facility in East Africa. Spanning 2,000 square metres across four secure floors, it provides scalable, high-security space for housing mission-critical IT infrastructure.
The facility offers direct access to carrier networks across Kenya and connects to long-distance fiber routes reaching Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Somalia, as well as diverse fiber paths to undersea cable landing stations in Mombasa.
It was also a regional pioneer—the first data center in East Africa to achieve Uptime Institute’s Tier III certification and the first in the region to be PCI DSS certified by the Security Standards Council.
As a digital infrastructure leader in East Africa, Africa Data Centres is committed to driving economic growth across Kenya and the broader region through reliable, world-class digital infrastructure.
Aligned with our sustainability strategy across the continent, our Nairobi facility operates on a water-free policy, using non-potable water for cooling and integrating solar energy to reduce dependence on the national power grid.
Size:
1500m²
iXAfrica: East Africa’s First and Largest Hyperscale, AI-Ready Data Center
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, iXAfrica Data Centres is an award-winning, carrier-neutral facility purpose-built to support hyperscale deployments, cloud services, AI workloads, colocation, and interconnectivity. It stands as a critical part of the digital backbone of East Africa.
Phase 1 of the Nairobi campus—NBOX1 (Nairobi X One)—is now open for business and sits on a 4.3-acre site along Mombasa Road, one of the region’s most important infrastructure corridors, with direct access to all seven subsea cables landing in Kenya.
Designed for performance and scale, the Nairobi campus has a planned total capacity of 22.5 MW, with a second campus expansion already in the works. Located on 11 acres in Tilisi, just outside Nairobi, the second site will add an additional 53 MW, making iXAfrica the largest data center project in Greater East Africa—serving a regional population of over 300 million people.
The campus is strategically positioned next to major fiber optic routes and resilient power infrastructure, ensuring high availability and energy efficiency. Importantly, more than 90% of Kenya’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy, making iXAfrica’s operations both reliable and low-carbon.
Whether you need hyperscale infrastructure, cloud connectivity, or sustainable colocation, iXAfrica is ready to support your digital future.
Size:
6621m²
Located in Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital, the ABV1 Data Center by Digital Realty is a modern hub for connectivity and digital transformation. This cutting-edge facility offers a secure, cloud-neutral and carrier-neutral colocation environment tailored to support a wide range of IT strategies.
With a total footprint of 200 m² (2,150 ft²), ABV1 provides flexible options—from individual cabinets to fully private suites—making it ideal for businesses of all sizes. Its power infrastructure is built for reliability, featuring N+1 UPS redundancy, while N+1 cooling systems ensure consistent performance and operational efficiency.
Strategically positioned in a rapidly growing region, ABV1 offers direct access to the Nigeria Internet Exchange Point (NIXP), enabling fast, seamless data exchange and enhanced connectivity.
Whether you’re looking to scale, secure your infrastructure, or connect across networks, ABV1 offers the space, power, and connectivity to make it happen.
Size:
200m²
Medallion Communications Limited (MCL) was founded through a strategic collaboration of telecom experts with deep industry experience and diverse backgrounds. The company was created with a clear vision: to help bridge the digital divide between developing and developed countries.
Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria—with a key data center located there—Medallion also maintains operations in North America and several other African countries.
Medallion’s mission is to develop and manage carrier-neutral telecom infrastructure that enables operators to deliver reliable, efficient, and affordable services to the public—without bias or restrictions.
To achieve this, Medallion builds secure, high-tech interconnect switching centers that facilitate the exchange of telecom traffic—including voice, SMS, fax, and video—between different operators. These services are available to all players in the ecosystem, from mobile and fixed-line providers to value-added service and content providers.
Medallion’s infrastructure is built to be robust and protocol-independent, supporting both traditional TDM and modern IP-based networks. It’s also designed for seamless integration with Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), ensuring local content providers are fully supported.
Size:
195m²
Unrivaled Connectivity at the Core
MainOne’s MDX-I Lekki Data Center offers direct access to the company’s 1.92 Tbps international subsea cable via an adjacent cable landing station. The facility is integrated with a world-class IP Next Generation Network (NGN), extensive terrestrial fiber infrastructure, and is interconnected with all major network operators and ISPs—ensuring fast, reliable, and redundant connectivity.
Globally Recognized Certifications
The data center is Tier III certified by the Uptime Institute and complies with Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) 942 standards. Operational processes also adhere to rigorous international standards, including PCI-DSS for data security and ISO 27001 for information security management.
Robust Infrastructure for Critical Workloads
The facility offers highly secure and reliable floor space for hosting IT equipment, complete with enterprise-grade power distribution, cooling systems, structured cabling, fire suppression, and physical security.
Strategic Coastal Location
Located in Lekki, the MDX-I facility is positioned right next to MainOne’s cable landing station, giving clients direct, low-latency access to international bandwidth—ideal for latency-sensitive applications and content delivery.
Size:
1500m²
Africa’s Leading Carrier-Neutral Tier III Data Centre
Located on a secure 22,000 m² (240,000 ft²) site within a private estate, this Tier III facility stands 30 meters above sea level—the highest point in the area—offering natural protection against flooding.
Reliability You Can Count On
Since launching in October 2013, the data center has maintained 100% uptime, with no unplanned outages—thanks to a strong focus on infrastructure reliability and operational excellence.
Dense, Carrier-Neutral Connectivity
With direct access to over 40 local carriers and all five of Africa’s major subsea cables (ACE, GLO1, MainOne, SAT-3, and WACS), the facility provides unmatched network diversity and connectivity.
Strategic Location
Positioned in an industrial zone with robust utility and network access, and situated 30 meters above sea level within a private estate, the site combines accessibility with security and resilience.
Sophisticated Power Infrastructure
The data center features an advanced N+N power architecture and is the first and only carrier-neutral colocation facility in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve Uptime Institute’s Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF).
Commitment to Sustainability
Rack Centre is setting new benchmarks in energy efficiency, targeting regional best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). The company actively contributes to key Sustainable Development Goals, including Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, and Climate Action—driving forward green data center initiatives across the continent.
Size:
1094m²
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Digital Realty’s MPM1 Data Center in Maputo, Mozambique delivers reliable, scalable infrastructure just minutes from Maputo International Airport. With 200 m² (2,152 sq. ft.) of space, it offers room for business growth, backed by 2N power redundancy and N+1 cooling to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Designed for high availability and efficiency, MPM1 meets the needs of businesses requiring consistent uptime. The facility features 24/7/365 on-site security, 90-day CCTV backup, and is certified to PCI-DSS and ISO 27001 standards—providing robust data protection and compliance for mission-critical workloads.
Size:
632m²
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