Liquid upgrades 1,300 km fibre route

In a significant development, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of Cassava Technologies and a leading African technology company, has upgraded its 1,300km fibre route connecting Mombasa, Kenya’s coastal city, to Busia on the Ugandan border

This upgrade brings additional multi-terabit capacity and bolsters regional resilience.

The high-speed fibre route, along with enhancements to existing routes between Kenya and Uganda, improves digital connectivity while offering greater efficiency and reliable service to multiple East African nations. Liquid’s expansion guarantees 99.99% uptime between Mombasa and the Uganda border, solidifying its position as a key player in the region’s digital transformation.

Connectivity boost

“This expansion is aligned with Liquid’s vision of a digitally connected Africa that leaves no one behind. The improved connectivity provided by this route, complementing our existing routes to the Uganda border, will support critical business sectors across the region, providing reliable, high-capacity networks essential for digital transformation and economic development. Liquid’s investment also complements the Kenyan government’s digital transformation initiatives, contributing the infrastructure and connectivity needed to develop digital superhighways and digitise services,” remarked Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Rest of Africa.

Kenya is fast becoming East Africa’s digital and connectivity hub, with several undersea cable providers anchoring at Mombasa’s port. Liquid’s new fibre route enhances its terrestrial fibre infrastructure, accelerating data traffic growth and further enhancing the region’s connectivity capabilities.

Utilising advanced technology, the upgraded fibre route supports multi-terabit data transmission, making it a scalable solution for Liquid’s retail, home, enterprise, and wholesale customers. It also strategically positions Liquid’s East African operations to support international hyperscalers seeking entry into Africa, taking advantage of the continent’s growth potential.

With this increased capacity, the route enhances the resilience of both land and undersea networks, ensuring seamless service even during disruptions. Liquid’s monitoring of the route ensures continuous, uninterrupted service.

With a fibre network spanning over 110,000km, Liquid is committed to enabling a connected Africa that fosters innovation, drives economic progress, and promotes socio-economic development.

Liquid’s continuous investment in fibre infrastructure is a testament to its dedication to advancing technology and innovation across Africa, empowering communities to embrace a digital future.