{
  "id": 6151581,
  "title": "New NBO2 data centre strengthens Kenya’s bid to become East Africa’s digital hub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/new-nbo2-data-centre-strengthens-kenyas-bid-to-become-east-africas",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T15:13:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/new-nbo2-data-centre-strengthens-kenyas-bid-to-become-east-africas-digital-hub/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya has announced the launch of a new data centre, NBO2, as part of its efforts to become the digital hub of East Africa. The facility, operated by Digital Realty, will offer secure and scalable cloud computing infrastructure for businesses, financial institutions, and internet service providers. The government aims to position the country as a regional technology gateway, attracting investment and creating opportunities for young Kenyans. Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, John Tanui, emphasized the importance of attracting investment and developing the digital economy, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Kenyan Deputy Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, highlighted the potential of the country's young, tech-savvy population in building a knowledge-driven economy. The NBO2 data centre will support growing demand for digital services and emerging technologies, strengthening Kenya's position as a connectivity hub linking businesses and consumers across East Africa.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa’s leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}