WIOCC expands Kenya's telecom infrastructure network

James Wekesa, chief commercial officer at WIOCC, discusses the company’s strategic investments in Kenya's telecom infrastructure, highlighting their commitment to scalable, diverse solutions that enhance connectivity and drive business growth

Kenya's telecom market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by enhanced international connectivity and infrastructure development. WIOCC, recognised as Africa’s digital backbone, is empowering Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Systems Integrators, Carriers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and other telecommunications firms with scalable and high-performance digital infrastructure. Known as Africa’s Carriers’ Carrier, WIOCC delivers robust, future-proof solutions that enhance the service reliability, reach, and operational efficiency of its clients' networks. Whether it's enabling ISPs to expand capacity or assisting systems integrators in increasing coverage, WIOCC’s open-access infrastructure is designed to ensure businesses stay competitive while providing top-quality services to end users. This strategic infrastructure broadens business opportunities for WIOCC’s clients, allowing them to cater to growing demands for reliable, low-latency connectivity and anticipate future needs across the region.

WIOCC's Mombasa Metro Network, now completed, delivers unrivaled connectivity by linking all major data centers in Mombasa. This infrastructure empowers clients to scale operations effortlessly and access substantial bandwidth at critical data centers and cable landing stations throughout Mombasa County. Furthermore, a protected National Long Distance (NLD) network between Nairobi and Mombasa and a Metro Network in Nairobi County are both expected to be finished by the end of Q4 2024. The network's next expansion phase, planned for Q2 2025, will extend coverage to additional counties and border areas with neighboring countries.

“Through our significant investments in subsea assets, terrestrial fibre and metro networks, we are uniquely positioned to support the growing connectivity demands of the region and position Kenya as a leading innovation hub in Africa. Our investments enhance the ability to interconnect traffic from the 2Africa cable to other major systems such as SEACOM, EASSy, DARE1, PEACE and TEAMS, offering diversity and flexible service delivery across multiple data centres based on our client requirements,” remarked Wekesa.

WIOCC’s interconnected ecosystem provides bespoke solutions, enabling clients to access resilient infrastructure and connect to their customers’ locations with improved reliability. By offering multiple, diverse routes that minimise latency for real-time services and provide backup options, WIOCC ensures flexible service delivery across essential data centers, reducing the risk of network disruptions and supporting business growth and market expansion.

“We remain dedicated to bridging the digital divide by expanding open-access infrastructure across Africa. With these initiatives, we aim to foster a more connected and digitally empowered future for our clients and the communities they serve. By partnering with WIOCC, our clients can confidently expand their service offerings, enhance their customer experiences and tap into new markets,” added Wekesa.