Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

A panel session titled "Africa's Moment to Deliver Digital Infrastructure at Scale" focused on the cost of building digital infrastructure on the continent, which currently stands at around $12 million per megawatt, according to CIO Africa. Infrastructure builders at the event argued that this figure needs to be cut in half to enable Africa to deliver digital infrastructure at scale. The discussion highlighted the financial challenges facing the continent's data centre and connectivity expansion ambitions.

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital transformation through stronger public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and supportive policy frameworks, according to TechTrends KE. The pledges were announced during a Ministerial Breakfast Briefing held on the sidelines of the fourth ITW and Datacloud Africa Conference in Nairobi. The event brought together government officials and industry stakeholders to discuss ways of advancing the country's digital agenda and attracting further investment into the sector.

Paratus Group has announced the expansion of its connectivity infrastructure across East Africa, including a new fibre route linking Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Mombasa in Kenya. According to CIO Africa, the company showcased the project at the ITW Africa 2026 conference in Nairobi, positioning the route as part of efforts to strengthen regional digital connectivity.

According to Business Times, Africa is investing billions in infrastructure projects such as transport corridors, high-speed rail networks, and hydropower. However, the article argues that the continent's most significant infrastructure gap lies not in physical structures like railways or roads, but in human capital development.