Microsoft-G42 Data Centre
Sector: Geothermal • Location: Naivasha, Kenya
Source: TechTrendsKE
A proposed $1 billion data centre backed by Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based G42, planned to be built near the Olkaria geothermal fields in Naivasha, Kenya. The facility was expected to run on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and aimed to expand local cloud infrastructure, host government data domestically, and reduce reliance on overseas data processing systems. The project was suspended due to conc
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Data Center
- Location
- Naivasha, Kenya
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TechTrendsKE
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Original status | cancelled |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed $1 billion data centre backed by Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based G42, planned to be built near the Olkaria geothermal fields in Naivasha, Kenya. The facility was expected to run on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform and aimed to expand local cloud infrastructure, host government data domestically, and reduce reliance on overseas data processing systems. The project was suspended due to concerns over the national electricity grid's capacity to support the facility's power demand. |
Original sector | Technology |
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Location
Country | Kenya |
City | Naivasha |
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Source | TechTrendsKE |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Geothermal, Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-05-10 |
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