iColo’s Mombasa Peering Expands as Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) Launches New Point of Presence in MBA2 Data Center.

Mombasa, Kenya – 13 AUGUST 2025 – iColo: A Digital Realty Company, Kenya’s leading provider of carrier-neutral data center solutions, has today announced the entry of Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP) into its data center, Mombasa Two (MBA2). This entry signifies growth in both the local and regional peering environment.

In order to strengthen the country’s internet ecosystem, the exchange point operated by Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) will bring interconnection points closer to users along the coast. This new development will reduce latency, improve redundancy, and enable faster and more efficient routing of internet traffic within the region.

iColo currently operates two highly connected data centers in the coastal city of Mombasa, supported by seven sub-sea cable systems – including 2Africa – positioning it as the most interconnected hub and a strategic gateway to East Africa.“We are elated to see KIXP’s consistent growth in our campuses over the years, and having them deploy at MBA2 is yet another milestone we celebrate,” said Rina Sodha, Director – Customer Implementation at iColo. “Over 100 networks are already connected at our Mombasa Campus, and we anticipate that the exchange’s new Point of Presence will foster an immense shift in the internet experience, not only in Kenya but also in the East African region,” Rina added.

“Our presence at iColo MBA2 reflects our commitment to ensuring that KIXP remains accessible to networks across Kenya and beyond,” said Fiona Asonga, Chief Executive Officer, TESPOK. “This expansion enhances Mombasa’s role as a key landing point for multiple subsea cables and positions it as a vital hub for regional and international internet traffic exchange,” concluded Asonga.

iColo continues to drive the development of digital infrastructure in Kenya and Mozambique to support the continent’s accelerating digital transformation. As part of Digital Realty – the world’s leading provider of carrier- and cloud-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions – iColo connects customers to the global data communities that matter most. Leveraging PlatformDIGITAL®, Digital Realty’s global data center platform, customers gain access to a footprint of more than 300+ data centers across 50+ cities, 25 countries, and six continents.

This combination of local expertise and global reach is helping to build Africa’s digital and connectivity backbone, enabling enterprises and service providers across the region to participate fully in the global digital economy.

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About iColo: A Digital Realty Company

iColo: A Digital Realty Company designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art carrier-neutral data centers in Kenya and Mozambique to serve a broad spectrum of clients – telecom carriers, ISPs and peering points, IT and cloud providers, content providers, enterprise, and financial services customers. As part of Digital Realty’s data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, the company enables customers with a global connected data community of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. For more information, please visit www.icolo.io  or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

About TESPOK and KIXP
TESPOK is a professional, non-profit organization representing the interests of Technology service providers in Kenya. It operates KIXP, the largest and most established internet exchange point in East Africa, facilitating the local exchange of internet traffic among networks, ISPs, and content providers. For more information, please visit www.tespok.co.ke