iColo and WIOCC’s alliance is aimed at helping ISPs increase their regional coverage. (Image: Nixon Kanali)

Pan African connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with carrier-neutral datacentre provider iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Kenya.

This collaboration is expected to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market opportunities for ISPs, ultimately contributing to Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

WIOCC has successfully deployed the Mombasa Kenya Metro Network, interconnecting major datacentres and submarine cable landing stations. The companies revealed that this infrastructure now integrates with iColo’s carrier-neutral datacentres, 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.”

According to WIOCC, this alliance addresses a critical challenge for ISPs – expanding network reach while maintaining cost efficiency. By tapping WIOCC’s carrier-grade metro and national network infrastructure, ISPs can extend their services beyond Mombasa, reaching new regional and national markets.

iColo’s datacentre campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa deliver infrastructure that provides ISPs with access to high-capacity subsea cable systems, to content delivery networks and cloud service providers.

The companies believe their alliance will meet Kenya’s need for a high-performance and scalable ecosystem to ensure roll out of cloud services, content delivery, and high-speed internet.

“With increased digital adoption across Kenya, businesses need network solutions that are highly reliable and scalable,” added Wekesa.