Nxtra by Airtel

Nxtra by Airtel is the data center business of Airtel Africa, focused on the development and operation of digital infrastructure facilities across the continent. It provides colocation, interconnection, and data center services that support the needs of enterprises, government institutions, and hyperscale cloud providers.

As part of its long-term infrastructure investment strategy, Nxtra by Airtel is developing a 44MW sustainable data centre, the largest in East Africa, at Tatu City, cementing the city’s position as the region’s leading digital infrastructure hub. Built to global standards, the facility will offer reliability, scalability, energy efficiency, and resilience to support next-generation technologies.

“By building the largest data centre in East Africa, we are laying the groundwork for a thriving digital ecosystem that empowers businesses, supports governments, and unlocks new opportunities for communities across the region. Nxtra by Airtel will be built to the highest global standards, ensuring reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency. Beyond capacity, our focus is on sustainability and resilience, enabling customers to fully leverage next-generation technologies in a secure environment.” – Yashnath Issur, CEO Data Centre, Airtel Africa.