Large Language Models in Kenya: Compute and Sovereignty
Which Kenyan organisations are adopting LLMs, the compute they need, and why data-sovereignty rules under Kenyan law decide where models can run.
14 minAug 2026
AI & CLOUD
AI & Cloud
GPU computing, AI-ready data centres, cloud regions, and the computing demand shaping Africa’s next technology frontier.
12 articles · Updated Sept 2026
AI Data Centres in East Africa: Kenya's Position
AI needs compute close to users. Kenya's submarine cables, geothermal power, and growing digital economy make it East Africa's natural AI data centre hub.
11 minAug 2026
DigitalOcean's AI Cloud and Kenya's Hosting Market
DigitalOcean's AI bet shows in its numbers: $894M in reservations, AI ARR up 212%, 155 MW committed. What the megawatt race means for Kenyan hosts.
9 minSept 2026
GPU Computing in Kenya: Why AI Needs Data Centres
AI workloads demand GPU-dense data centres at 20-40kW per rack. Kenya's emerging GPU infrastructure and the use cases driving demand.
13 minAug 2026
GPU Cloud Infrastructure in Kenya: A Simple Guide
Why Kenya needs local GPU power for AI, what the law says about keeping data home, and which facilities are actually built for it, in plain English.
8 minSept 2026
AWS Commits $1.5bn to Africa: The Compute Gap Behind It
AWS has committed $1.5bn to African infrastructure through 2029, on top of $819m since 2018. The leapfrog analogy is appealing, and incomplete.
8 minSept 2026
US Backs Africa's AI Data Centre Push: Where Kenya Fits
The US is backing AI data centre deals across Africa as power limits bite at home. Lesotho, Gabon, Ivory Coast, and where Kenya fits.
8 minSept 2026
PwC's $31.6 Trillion Forecast: Where Kenya Fits In
PwC projects $31.6 trillion of data centre capex through 2050, and Africa's $255bn share is the only non-AI bet. Kenya's grid is the quiet edge.
9 minSept 2026
MTN and Al Ashram's Africa Data Hub, Explained
MTN Group and Dubai investor Tarek Al Ashram launched Africa Data Hub to build AI data centres, starting with 150MW in Nigeria and South Africa.
8 minAug 2026
AI Ethics and Governance for Data Centres in Kenya
Kenya's AI governance landscape is evolving fast. What the regulatory developments and sector-specific concerns mean for data centre operators.
16 minAug 2026
AI Model Training in Kenya: Use Cases, Infrastructure
How Kenyan organisations are pursuing AI model training locally, the infrastructure gaps they face, and what GPU-ready data centres will take.
12 minAug 2026
Machine Learning in Kenyan Banking: The Data Centre Link
Kenyan banks and fintechs use machine learning for fraud detection, credit scoring, and analytics. The infrastructure behind the models.
12 minAug 2026