iXAfrica and Oracle to launch Nairobi OCI public region

iXAfrica Data Center Limited has announced a collaboration with Oracle to host the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) public cloud region in Nairobi.

• Main announcement: iXAfrica will serve as the host partner for Oracle’s OCI public cloud region in Nairobi, a project announced by H.E. President William Ruto in January 2024; the press release (dated January 27, 2026) states iXAfrica is in execution mode to bring OCI to Kenya.
• Background and details: iXAfrica is described as East and Central Africa’s largest hyperscale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready facility, highlighting renewable energy, talent, and abundant submarine and national connectivity; the release notes construction, power, and connectivity infrastructure are in advanced stages of deployment, but no specific implementation timeline or financial terms are provided.