SEACOM Opens Upgraded Nairobi–Kampala Fibre Route for East Africa
SEACOM has launched a high-capacity fibre route linking Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala, strengthening internet connectivity into landlocked Uganda, per allAfrica.
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what happened
According to allAfrica, telecommunications and ICT company SEACOM has launched a high-capacity fibre route between Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala. The link carries internet traffic from subsea cables landing on Kenya's coast into landlocked Uganda. The upgrade was announced in June 2026.
SEACOM's chief technology officer David Kariuki described the network as a carrier-grade backbone built for growing regional data demand. The company uses DWDM technology to add capacity to existing fibre and plans two border crossings, at Malaba and Busia, to provide backup paths if one route is cut. The company had not yet responded to questions about the specific weaknesses the route addresses.
why it matters
For markets, this is a sector-level infrastructure update rather than a major price driver. Lower wholesale costs could over time support telecom, fintech and cloud businesses in Uganda. The International Finance Corporation announced a $207 million financing package for SEACOM in 2023, of which $70 million was provided at the time. Its effect on listed assets is limited.
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- East Africa: How Seacom Is Expanding East Africa's Digital Infrastructure — allafrica.com, 26 October 2026 at 10:33 UTC
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