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THE KENYA DATA CENTER MARKET SIZE WAS VALUED AT USD 187 MILLION IN 2022 AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH USD 354 MILLION BY 2028, GROWING AT A CAGR OF 11.22% DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD

Kenya Data Center Market Report Includes Size in Terms of

  • IT Infrastructure: Servers, Storage Systems, and Network Infrastructure
  • Electrical Infrastructure: UPS Systems, Generators, Switches & Switchgears, PDUs, and Other Electrical Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Infrastructure: Cooling Systems, Rack Cabinets, and Other Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems: CRAC and CRAH, Chillers, Cooling Tower, Condensers, Dry Coolers, and Other Cooling Units
  • General Construction: Core & Shell Development, Installation & Commissioning Services, Building & Engineering Design, Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, Physical Security, and DCIM
  • Tier Standard: Tier I & Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV
  • Geography: Nairobi and Other Cities

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KENYA DATA CENTER MARKET REPORT SCOPE

Report Attribute Details
MARKET SIZE (INVESTMENT) USD 354 million (2028)
MARKET SIZE (AREA) 110 thousand sq. Feet (2028)
MARKET SIZE (POWER CAPACITY) 23 MW (2028)
CAGR INVESTMENT (2022-2028) 11.22%
COLOCATION MARKET SIZE (REVENUE) USD 82 Million (2028)
HISTORIC YEAR 2021-2022
BASE YEAR 2022
FORECAST YEAR 2023-2028

MARKET OVERVIEW

The Kenya data center market size will witness investments of USD 354 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.22% during the forecast period. The country is experiencing remarkable growth in connectivity through continuous investments in expanding submarine cables and internet exchange points. These initiatives focus on providing enhanced internet access and establishing faster, more reliable connections.

The digital economy in Kenya is growing due to continuous progress in information and communication technologies (ICT) and the improved accessibility of the Internet. This progress benefits businesses and industries, driving economic growth and development. Furthermore, in 2022, renewable energy sources played an important role, contributing to approximately 70%-80% of Kenya's total energy generation. Popular renewable sources such as geothermal energy, hydroelectricity, wind power, and solar energy significantly contribute to the country's sustainable energy transition.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Kenya data center market shows promise due to its strategic location, improving ICT infrastructure, and supportive government policies. The ongoing digital transformation across various sectors also creates a consistent demand for data center services.
  • Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya are expected to attract investments in the data center sector. The government actively promotes SEZs to stimulate economic growth and provide favorable business conditions, including data center operators.
  • The Kenya data center market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by better internet connections, increased smartphone usage, and the expected rise in internet users and devices across the continent. Data Protection Act 2019 (DPA) ensures the privacy and protection of citizens' sensitive information in the country.
  • The government has implemented significant economic changes to encourage trade and investment, including abolishing price, interest rate, and exchange controls and eliminating certain import licenses.
  • The growing broadband user base in Kenya is driving demand for colocation services, necessitating data center capacity expansion to reduce latency and optimize intra-African traffic flows. Managed hosting services will be adopted across various industries, such as financial institutions, healthcare, logistics, and hospitality.
  • Submarine cables and inland connectivity advancements fuel Kenya's digital transformation, providing enhanced internet access and fostering greater domestic and international connectivity.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

  • Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Kenya colocation market revenue.
  • An assessment of the data center investment in Kenya by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
  • Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
  • A detailed study of the existing Kenya data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about market size during the forecast period.
  • Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Kenya
    • Facilities Covered (Existing): 10
    • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 03
    • Coverage: 2+ Locations
    • Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
    • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
  • Data center colocation market in Kenya
    • Market Revenue & Forecast (2022-2028)
    • Retail Colocation Pricing
  • The Kenya data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
  • A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
  • Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
  • A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

  • Some key investors in the Kenya data center market are Africa Data Centres io (Digital Realty), IXAfrica, and others.
  • Telecom operators such as Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya, and others played an important role in connectivity across the country.
  • The migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud/colocation by local enterprises will play a vital role in colocation revenue growth in the Kenya data center market.
  • The Kenya data center market has a presence of local and global construction contractors that caters to major operators in the market. Growing investments in the country are creating job opportunities.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

  • Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
    • Nairobi
    • Other Cities
  • List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Kenya data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

  • IT Infrastructure
    • Servers
    • Storage Systems
    • Network Infrastructure
  • Electrical Infrastructure
    • UPS Systems
    • Generators
    • Switches & Switchgears
    • PDUs
    • Other Electrical Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Infrastructure
    • Cooling Systems
    • Rack Cabinets
    • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
    • CRAC and CRAH
    • Chillers
    • Cooling Tower, Condensers, and Dry Coolers
    • Other Cooling Units
  • General Construction
    • Core & Shell Development
    • Installation & Commissioning Services
    • Building & Engineering Design
    • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
    • Physical Security
    • DCIM
  • Tier Standard
    • Tier I & Tier II
    • Tier III
    • Tier IV
  • Geography
    • Nairobi
    • Other Cities

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

  • IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Lenovo, NetApp.
  • Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, Chess Enterprises, Copy Cat Group, Eastra Solutions, Egypro, Future-tech, Gruppo ICM, HubTech, Kinetic Controls, Norkun Intakes, Remax Consult, Tetra Tech, Turner & Townsend, Westwood Management.
  • Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Alfa Laval, Carrier, Caterpillar, Cummins, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Legrand, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Rolls-Royce, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ, Vertiv.
  • Data Center Investors: Africa Data Centres, iColo (Digital Realty).
  • New Entrants: Cloudoon and IXAfrica.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Kenya data center market?

The Kenya data center market will witness investments of USD 354 million by 2028.

What is the growth rate of the Kenya data center market?

The Kenya data center market is growing at a CAGR of 11.22% during the forecast period.

How many existing and upcoming data center facilities exist in Kenya?

Kenya has ten existing data center facilities and three upcoming ones.

How much MW of power capacity will be added across Kenya during 2023-2028?

Over 100 MW of power capacity will be added across Kenya from 2023 to 2028.

What factors are driving the Kenya data center market?

Factors driving the Kenya data center market are cloud procurement, deployment of submarine cables, rising digitalization, renewable energy, and usage of AI-enhancing data center investments in Kenya.

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The Kenya data center market size is projected to reach USD 354 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 11.22% from 2022 to 2028.

The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the Kenya data center market during the forecast period:

  • Enhanced Connectivity with The Globe
  • Rising Digitalization in the Country
  • Escalating Investment by Data Center Operators
  • Enhanced Cloud Procurement

Base Year: 2022

Forecast Year: 2023-2028

The report considers the present scenario of the Kenya data center market and its market dynamics for 2023−2028. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The study includes the demand and supply aspects of the market.  

The report includes the investment in the following areas: 

  • IT Infrastructure
    • Servers
    • Storage Systems
    • Network Infrastructure
  • Electrical Infrastructure
    • UPS Systems
    • Generators
    • Switches & Switchgears
    • PDUs
    • Other Electrical Infrastructure
  • Mechanical Infrastructure
    • Cooling Systems
    • Rack Cabinets
    • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
    • CRAC and CRAH
    • Chillers
    • Cooling Tower, Condensers, and Dry Coolers
    • Other Cooling Units
  • General Construction
    • Core & Shell Development
    • Installation & Commissioning Services
    • Building & Engineering Design
    • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
    • Physical Security
    • DCIM
  • Tier Standard
    • Tier I & Tier II
    • Tier III
    • Tier IV
  • Geography
    • Nairobi
    • Other Cities

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

IT Infrastructure Providers

  • Arista Networks
  • Atos
  • Cisco Systems
  • Dell Technologies
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Huawei Technologies
  • IBM
  • Lenovo
  • NetApp

Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors

  • Arup
  • Chess Enterprises
  • Copy Cat Group
  • Eastra Solutions
  • Egypro
  • Future-tech
  • Gruppo ICM
  • HubTech
  • Kinetic Controls
  • Norkun Intakes
  • Remax Consult
  • Tetra Tech
  • Turner & Townsend
  • Westwood Management

Support Infrastructure Providers

  • ABB
  • Alfa Laval
  • Carrier
  • Caterpillar
  • Cummins
  • Delta Electronics
  • Eaton
  • Legrand
  • Piller Power Systems
  • Rittal
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • STULZ
  • Vertiv

Data Center Investors

  • Africa Data Centres
  • iColo (Digital Realty)

New Entrants

  • Cloudoon
  • IXAfrica
  1. Existing and upcoming Third-Party Data Centers in Kenya
    1. Historical Market Scenario
    1.2. 10 Unique Data Center Properties
    1.3. Data Center IT Load Capacity
    1.4. Data Center White Floor Area
    1.5. Existing Vs Upcoming Data Center Capacity by Cities
    1.6. Cities Covered
    1.6.1. Nairobi
    1.6.2. Other Cities
    1.7. List of Upcoming Data Center Facilities

    2. Investment Opportunities in Kenya
    2.1. Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Factors of the Kenya Market
    2.2. Investment Opportunities in Kenya
    2.3. Investment by Area
    2.4. Investment by Power Capacity

    3. Data Center Colocation Market in Kenya
    3.1. Colocation Services Market in the Kenya
    3.2. Retail Colocation Pricing

    4. Market Dynamics
    4.1. Market Drivers
    4.2. Market Trends
    4.3. Market Restraints

    5. Market Segmentation
    5.1. IT Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
    5.2. Electrical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
    5.3. Mechanical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast
    5.4. General Construction Services: Market Size & Forecast

    6. Tier Standard Investment
    6.1. Tier I & II
    6.2. Tier III
    6.3. Tier IV

    7. Geography
    7.1. Nairobi
    7.2. Other Cities

    8. Key Market Participants
    8.1. IT Infrastructure Providers
    8.2. Construction Contractors
    8.3. Support Infrastructure Providers
    8.4. Data Center Investors
    8.5. New Entrants

    9. Appendix
    9.1. Market Derivation
    9.2. Quantitative Summary

Exhibit 1 Third-Party Data Centers Snapshot
Exhibit 2 Third-Party Data Center Snapshot by Cities
Exhibit 3 Area Developed by Cities (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 4 Power Capacity by Cities (MW)
Exhibit 5 Data Center Market Size & Forecast by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 6 Data Center Market Size & Forecast by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 7 Market Size & Forecast by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)
Exhibit 8 Data Center Colocation Service Revenue: Market Size & Forecast by 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 9 Retail Colocation Pricing 2022
Exhibit 10 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Billion)
Exhibit 11 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 12 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 13 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 14 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 15 Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Exhibit 16 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Nairobi by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 17 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Nairobi by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 18 Market Size & Forecast in Nairobi by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)
Exhibit 19 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Investment ($ Million)
Exhibit 20 Data Center Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Area 2022−2028 (Thousand Square Feet)
Exhibit 21 Market Size & Forecast in Other Cities by Power Capacity 2022−2028 (MW)

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 List of Upcoming Data Center Projects
Table 2 Data Center Site Selection Criteria
Table 3 Overall Market Size & Forecast 2022−2028
Table 4 Market Size & Forecast by Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 5 Market Size & Forecast by IT Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Billion)
Table 6 Market Size & Forecast by Electrical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 7 Market Size & Forecast by Mechanical Infrastructure 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 8 Market Size & Forecast by Cooling Systems 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 9 Market Size & Forecast by General Construction 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 10 Investment Market Size & Forecast by Tier Standards 2022−2028 ($ Million)
Table 11 Investment Market Size & Forecast by Geography 2022−2028 

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