Airtel Breaks Ground on Sustainable Data Center in Tatu City, East Africa

Airtel's New Data Center in Tatu City

Airtel, a leading telecommunications company, has recently announced the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art data center at Tatu City, a Special Economic Zone located in East Africa. Scheduled to deliver 44 MW of energy capacity, this facility is expected to set a benchmark for sustainable data centers across the region.

The construction of Nxtra by Airtel's data center is significant, given that it operates on 95% renewable energy. This commitment to sustainability aligns with the increasing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure in the digital age. With a mix of solar energy and support from Kenya's predominantly renewable national grid, the data center reinforces Tatu City's reputation as one of the world's most sustainable locations for data facilities.

Infrastructure and Technological Investment

Tatu City has made substantial investments in building a robust infrastructure that features advanced utilities, including a 135 MVA substation and a distribution network with an impressive 99.7% reliability. Enhanced with breakthrough technology, the data center will accommodate high-density, GPU-compatible racks and ensure exceptional uptime of 99.999%. Additionally, the facility is designed to offer multiple fiber redundancy routes and advanced security systems.

Stephen Jennings, CEO of Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, emphasized the need for top-tier infrastructure and sustainable energy for making Tatu City the natural home for data centers in the region. He expressed that Airtel's decision to establish Nxtra there validates the vision shared by many companies currently thriving in Tatu City.

Yashnath Issur, CEO of Airtel Africa Data Centre, echoed Jennings’ enthusiasm, stating that this project sets the stage for a prosperous digital ecosystem that will benefit businesses, governments, and communities throughout East Africa. He noted that Nxtra will be built to the highest global standards, focusing not only on energy efficiency and reliability but also on providing advanced technological capabilities to facilitate digital transformation.

Tatu City: A Growing Urban Hub

Home to over 25,000 residents and thousands of daily visitors, Tatu City represents a futuristic urban development with finished housing for families, educational institutions for 6,000 students, and an array of businesses that collectively amass over 400 billion KES in investments. Key players like Emirates Logistics, Heineken, and more already form part of its diverse business community.

Besides an attractive corporate tax rate of 10% for the first economic decade, Tatu City also offers significant incentives like VAT exemptions and duty waivers, targeting companies looking for a conducive environment to thrive.

Conclusion

With projects like Nxtra by Airtel taking flight, Tatu City is set to become the go-to destination for data centers in East Africa, paving the way for economic transformation and paving the path to a digitally empowered future. For those interested in sustainable investment and advanced infrastructure, Tatu City presents an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information about Tatu City, please visit www.tatucity.com. For details on Rendeavour, check www.rendeavour.com.