2Africa East Submarine Cable Activation
Sector: Broadband • Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Source: Extensia Ltd
China Mobile has officially activated the 2Africa East Segment of its submarine cable system, a major subsea fibre-optic cable infrastructure connecting 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. The project aims to enhance Africa's digital infrastructure, improve cross-border connectivity, and strengthen Kenya's global digital presence. The initiative aligns with Kenya's Digital Superhighway a
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Broadband, Government, Telecommunications, Commercial, Warehouse
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Extensia Ltd
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | China Mobile has officially activated the 2Africa East Segment of its submarine cable system, a major subsea fibre-optic cable infrastructure connecting 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. The project aims to enhance Africa's digital infrastructure, improve cross-border connectivity, and strengthen Kenya's global digital presence. The initiative aligns with Kenya's Digital Superhighway and Creative Pillar agenda, which includes deploying 100,000 kilometers of national fibre optic cable, establishing 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots, building ICT hubs in every ward, and expanding access to online government services. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Nairobi |
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Source | Extensia Ltd |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Government, Telecommunications, Commercial, Warehouse |
Article published date | 2025-11-12 |
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