Microsoft and G42 to Invest $1 Billion in Geothermal-Powered Kenyan Data Center

May 22, 2024, 11:43 AM

Microsoft and UAE-based AI firm G42 announced a $1 billion investment to build a geothermal-powered green data center in Kenya. The project aims to boost computing capacity in East Africa and will serve as the basis for a new Microsoft Azure region in the area. The data center is expected to be operational within two years. This investment is part of a broader initiative to enhance Kenya's digital ecosystem. The announcement comes ahead of Kenyan President Ruto's state visit this week.