WIOCC, Africa’s leading wholesale connectivity provider, has joined forces with iColo: A Digital Realty Company, a World Class carrier-neutral data centre provider, in a strategic colocation agreement aimed at accelerating the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Mombasa and across Kenya. This collaboration is set to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market opportunities for ISPs, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
As a key player in Africa’s digital transformation, WIOCC has successfully deployed the Mombasa Metro Network, interconnecting major data centres and submarine cable landing stations. This robust, future-proofed infrastructure now integrates seamlessly with iColo’s state-of-the-art carrier-neutral data centres, fostering an advanced peering ecosystem that will provide ISPs with low-latency, high-performance connectivity solutions.
“The collaboration with iColo is a game-changer for Kenya’s ISP community,” said James Wekesa, Chief Commercial Officer at WIOCC Group. “Through our high-capacity metro network and peering solutions, we are providing ISPs with the scalability, reliability and efficiency needed to serve the evolving needs of Kenyan businesses and consumers.”
This alliance directly addresses a critical challenge for ISPs—expanding network reach while maintaining cost efficiency. By leveraging WIOCC’s carrier-grade metro and national network infrastructure, ISPs can seamlessly extend their services beyond Mombasa, tapping into new regional and national markets without excessive capital expenditure.
iColo’s data centre campuses in Nairobi & Mombasa deliver key infrastructure that provides ISPs with access to high-capacity subsea cable systems, Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). This carrier-neutral data centre platform creates a robust connected community for seamless connectivity in Kenya and the entire East African region.
According to Cloudscene’s recently released Data Centre Ecosystem Leaderboard for 2024–2025, Digital Realty, the parent company of iColo, has reinforced its leadership in the global data centre industry. The company has been recognised as the top data centre provider across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America.
Kenya’s growing demand for cloud services, content delivery and high-speed internet requires an ecosystem that supports high-performance, scalable solutions. The WIOCC-iColo collaboration is a bold step toward fulfilling this need by:
- Optimising ISP interconnectivity to improve performance and reduce operational costs.
- Providing a robust infrastructure that supports content delivery networks, cloud operators and enterprise clients.
- Enhancing redundancy and resilience, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity even in the face of network disruptions.
“With increased digital adoption across Kenya, businesses need network solutions that are highly reliable and scalable. Through our continued investments and partnerships, WIOCC remains committed to driving digital transformation and economic growth in the country,” added Wekesa.
This collaboration presents a significant opportunity for ISPs looking to elevate their service offerings. By leveraging WIOCC’s and iColo’s combined infrastructure and expertise, ISPs can future-proof their operations, improve service quality and expand their footprint with minimal risk.
Industry stakeholders, ISPs and technology leaders are encouraged to engage with WIOCC and iColo to explore collaboration opportunities that will further enhance Kenya’s digital landscape.
About iColo: A Digital Realty Company
iColo: A Digital Realty Company designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art carrier-neutral data centres in Kenya and Mozambique to serve a broad spectrum of clients – telecom carriers, ISPs and peering points, IT and cloud providers, content providers, enterprise, and financial services customers. As part of Digital Realty’s data centre platform, PlatformDIGITAL®, the company enables customers with a global connected
data community of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents. For more information, please visit www.icolo.io or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
