NAIROBI, Kenya- In a partnership aimed to boost Kenya’s digital infrastructure, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) and Syokinet Solutions have launched a fiber optic cable with a data capacity of 1.6 Terabits Per Second (Tbps), running from Mombasa to Nairobi.
This high-speed connection is set to bring fast gigabit internet to homes, businesses, and public networks, marking a major leap in Kenya’s digital infrastructure.
Speaking at the launch in Nairobi, KPC Managing Director Joe Sang emphasized the significance of this partnership for the country’s digital transformation.
“The strategic partnership with Syokinet will unlock additional connectivity and offer high-speed internet services for homes and businesses between Nairobi and Mombasa,” Sang said.
He also noted that this move supports the government’s Digital Superhighway agenda, which aims to drive economic growth through enhanced connectivity.
This partnership fits neatly into KPC’s long-term strategy to diversify its business.
By utilizing its existing infrastructure, KPC can now tap into the digital sector, which is quickly becoming a vital part of Kenya’s economy.
Sang highlighted that KPC’s fiber optic cables run alongside the pipeline, providing enhanced security and reliability, key factors in minimizing downtime.
This reliability, combined with the new service, is expected to generate additional revenue for KPC, further fueling the nation’s digital ambitions.
On the technical side, the 1.6 Tbps capacity is set to revolutionize how data moves between Kenya’s two largest cities.
Syokinet CEO Ian Kasyoki praised KPC’s robust and scalable fiber infrastructure, stating that the partnership will empower customers with faster, more reliable connections.
Syokinet’s focus is on enhancing quality of life by improving internet access, which is becoming increasingly crucial as more services move online.
In addition to bringing gigabit internet speeds to homes and businesses, the new fiber link will expand public Wi-Fi through community networks and hotspots, particularly in underserved areas.
This aligns with the government’s ambitious goal to lay 100,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable and establish 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
The new fiber infrastructure also enhances data centers’ resilience and provides local ISPs with greater bandwidth capacity, making it easier for businesses and communities to stay connected.
This partnership represents a strategic push towards creating a digitally enabled society, a key goal for Kenya’s Digital Superhighway Project.
By improving internet speeds and access, the collaboration between KPC and Syokinet is expected to fuel job creation, innovation, and economic growth.
