Microsoft Kenya Data Center Project

delayed

Microsoft planned to expand its data center in Kenya as part of its East African cloud expansion strategy, supported by a partnership with UAE-based AI firm G42. The project faced major energy constraints, requiring around 1,000 megawatts of electricity, about one-third of Kenya's total installed capacity, raising concerns about national grid stability. Negotiations with the Kenyan government broke down over payment guarantee disagreements, causing a delay. Discussions are ongoing, with a possibility of scaling down the project to reduce capacity and financial commitments.