Kenya: Bayobab completes fibre network linking Mombasa to Malaba and Busia

Bayobab Kenya, a subsidiary of Bayobab Group, has completed a long-distance fibre network that now links Mombasa to Malaba and Busia. This fibre network extends to the Kenya-Uganda border, providing connectivity into Uganda and further to Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The fibre network follows the Kenya Railway’s metre gauge railway line, covering over 1,000 kilometres on the Kenyan side. This route offers towns along the railway an opportunity to connect to the internet, enhancing digital access across these regions.

Internet Service Providers seeking to expand or strengthen connectivity in the areas along this route can utilize Bayobab Kenya’s open access long-distance fibre infrastructure. This network serves as a reliable, high-capacity backbone for improving internet services in these underserved regions.

In 2022, Bayobab launched the first phase of its National Long-Distance fibre network from Mombasa to Malaba along the Kenya Pipeline route. With the completion of the second phase, these two fibre routes will now work together to enhance network diversity and provide redundancy for more reliable internet services. The new route offers carriers an alternative for network resilience, high-capacity backbones, or dark fibre along the corridor.

Expressing her thoughts on the completed project, Bayobab Kenya MD Sylvia Anampiu said, “Our Mombasa-to-Malaba Fibre Project in Kenya is a testament to our vision for a connected and empowered country and continent. By connecting Mombasa to Malaba, we aim to create a seamless pathway to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC, fostering economic development and growth across these countries. Our strategic investment in Kenya’s segment of the East -to-West Fibre Project underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of telecommunications infrastructure through our Ambition 2025 of building 135,000km of proprietary fibre across Africa.”

This new route will also link landlocked countries to sub-sea cables at the port of Mombasa using the shortest route. This will in turn provide a unique route to protect and strengthen services for Bayobab Kenya’s existing and new customers.