The Konza National Data Center expansion project continues advancing as Kenya increases investment in digital infrastructure at Konza Technopolis. The Kenyan Treasury previously allocated KSh5.2 billion for the facility’s construction to support cloud computing, government digital services, and data storage demand. Since then, authorities have expanded the project scope through additional cloud infrastructure upgrades and public-private partnership discussions aimed at increasing long-term capacity.
Recent updates indicate that the Konza National Data Centre is already operational in supporting government digital services while undergoing further cloud expansion works. Lawmakers reviewing progress at Konza Technopolis in March 2026 confirmed that additional infrastructure development remains underway to enhance capacity and strengthen Kenya’s digital ecosystem.
The project forms part of Kenya’s wider strategy to position Konza Technopolis as East Africa’s leading technology and smart city hub. Authorities have also introduced a smart electricity distribution network within Konza to improve reliability for digital infrastructure projects, research institutions, and technology investors operating within the technopolis.
Kenya’s growing investment in hyperscale and cloud-ready infrastructure mirrors broader international trends. Similarly, the recently announced Uber India Data Center project with Adani Group highlights increasing global demand for AI-ready facilities and localized cloud operations. The Uber project aims to strengthen mobility technologies, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure within India’s rapidly expanding data center market.
Current status of the Konza National Data Center project
The Konza National Data Center project has moved beyond the initial budget allocation stage and now supports active government digital operations. Current expansion plans focus on increasing storage, cloud processing, and disaster recovery capabilities. Furthermore, Kenya’s PPP Unit has advanced discussions on attracting private investors to finance and operate future expansion phases at the facility.
Industry observers note that Kenya’s demand for cloud capacity continues rising because banks, fintech firms, logistics companies, and public agencies require localized digital infrastructure. Consequently, Konza Technopolis has emerged as a strategic location for hyperscale infrastructure growth.
The project also supports wider national digital resilience goals. In 2026, the Kenyan government allocated additional funding for a data recovery site at Konza designed to protect critical tax administration systems during outages or cyber incidents.
Services offered by the Konza National Data Center
The new data centre will help alleviate the increasing demand for cloud computing services and digital transformation and be a boost in the African Data Center landscape. It will also edge computing applications across multiple sectors in the economy. Services offered by the facility will include Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Government and private companies are set to benefit from all three of these services.
The project is owned by the government who hasn’t released information about the project team. The facility is aimed to centralise shared IT operations and equipment. The equipment is used to store, process and disseminate data and applications. This will help organizations to sort large amounts of data remotely. Two years ago, officials announced that the city will host East Africa’s biggest data centre with a capacity of 1.6 petabytes.
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Funding for the new Konza Data Center
Funding for the project will be as follows: The majority of funds, Sh4.95 billion, will be paid for from appropriations in aid. Sh205 will be paid for through federal taxes. The Treasure however indicated that the amount allocated to the project will reduce in the following years. By the period ending June 2026, it will be Sh150 million. In 2027, the figure will then rise to Sh200 million.
Some major investors in the data centre space locally are Pan African IX Data Centres Kenya Limited (PAIX), Africa Data Centres (ADC), icolo.io and IX Africa.
PAIX data center expansion in Accra
PAIX, earlier this week, announced that it would be expanding its existing data centre in Accra to 1.2 MW. This is an attempt to critically boost the digital economy and spur job creation in the country. Currently the PAIX facility is the largest in Ghana. The company claims that the expansion comes at a crucial time due to the demand for reliable and scalable data centres in Africa is expected to exceed supply by 300% over the next two years.
The expansion will help internet service providers (ISPs), cloud providers and enterprises take full advantage of robust digital infrastructure and improved connectivity. This will have a domino effect as online businesses such as e-commerce that will thrive in the digital era.
The company also suggests that the current total capacity of 250 MW will need to be significantly increased to 1,200 MW by 2030. They want to meet the rapidly increasing demand for data. According to industry estimates, consumption expected to rise by 40% each year until 2025.
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More on PAIX
PAIX Data Centres acquired its first facility in Accra in 2018. It constructed its second data centre in Kenya in 2020. Further locations, such as the Djibouti location, are under development. The company recently announced a joint venture with the Djibouti Sovereign Fund for the construction of the new center.
“PAIX’s investment in our ACC-1 data center positions it as the leading network hub that is created by the aggregation of multiple undersea cable landing points connecting to terrestrial cables. This makes Accra a highly attractive gateway to West Africa,” said Wouter van Hulten, CEO of PAIX Data Centres.
“This expansion reaffirms our dedication to providing best-in-class data center solutions to our customers in Accra and beyond. As one of Africa’s digital economy hotspots, Accra plays a vital role in driving innovation and growth across various industries,” Bright Tawiah, MD at PAIX in Ghana stated.
Project Fact Sheet
Project name: Konza National Data Center Expansion Project
Location: Konza Technopolis, Kenya
Project cost: KSh5.2 billion initial allocation
Project type: National data center and cloud infrastructure development
Current status: Operational with ongoing expansion works
Project owner: Government of Kenya
Supervising authority: Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA)
Main objectives:
- Expand cloud computing services
- Support government digital operations
- Improve cybersecurity and disaster recovery
- Increase localized data processing capacity
Planned services:
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Key infrastructure components:
- Cloud computing systems
- Data storage facilities
- Backup and disaster recovery systems
- Smart power distribution infrastructure
- High-speed digital connectivity systems
Strategic importance:
- Supports Kenya’s digital transformation agenda
- Positions Konza as a regional technology hub
- Expands East Africa’s hyperscale infrastructure capacity
- Supports fintech, AI, and government digital services
Project Team
Project owner: Government of Kenya
Lead implementing agency: Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA)
Funding authority: National Treasury of Kenya
Oversight stakeholders: National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation
Existing and potential industry participants:
- PAIX Data Centres
- Africa Data Centres
- io
- IX Africa
Potential project partners:
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Renewable energy suppliers
- Data center engineering contractors
- Cybersecurity technology firms
- Smart grid infrastructure providers
Supporting infrastructure initiative: Konza Smart Energy distribution network