04 October 2024

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has onboarded Tier III internet service provider (ISP) Syokinet Solutions, to activate 1.6Tbps data capacity on KPC’s fibre optic cable which runs from Mombasa to Nairobi.

The new high-capacity fibre link will bring fast gigabit internet speeds and unparalleled reliability to homes, businesses and community networks in Kenya’s two largest cities, representing a major advance in Kenya’s digital infrastructure and connectivity goals.

Managing Director Joe Sang said that the launch “represents a new milestone for KPC as we strive to expand and upgrade our fibre optic cable in line with our long-term business diversification strategy,” and that the partnership will unlock additional connectivity and offer high-speed internet services for homes and businesses between Nairobi and Mombasa.

The deal with Syokinet will provide increased backbone capacity on KPC’s fibre, with benefits that include faster gigabit connectivity to households as well as expanded reach for public Wi-Fi services through hotspot and community network growth.

The new fibre link will also see increased diversity and resilience for enterprise data centres, and greater bandwidth availability for local ISPs and community networks in both Mombasa and Nairobi.