NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s technology sector is gaining additional infrastructure capacity following the opening of NBO2, a new 6.4-megawatt data centre in Karen, Nairobi.

The facility expands Digital Realty’s existing Nairobi campus and is designed to support the country’s growing demand for cloud computing, digital services and connectivity.

The new facility comes as businesses across Kenya increasingly rely on cloud platforms, online applications, digital payments and data-intensive technologies.

Expanding local data-centre capacity could improve the resilience and performance of digital services while providing businesses with greater access to regional infrastructure.

Nairobi is already emerging as an important technology and connectivity centre for East Africa. Additional data-centre investment could strengthen its attractiveness to technology companies, cloud providers and enterprises seeking regional operations.

The development is also significant as artificial intelligence and other data-intensive technologies increase demand for computing infrastructure.

The expansion of Nairobi’s data-centre ecosystem could help Kenya compete for more digital investment and support the growth of its technology industry.

For local startups and established businesses, greater availability of high-capacity digital infrastructure could create opportunities for new cloud-based services and technology applications.

The NBO2 opening marks another step in Kenya’s push to build the infrastructure needed for a larger, more connected digital economy.