Bayobab annnounced the completion of a multi-million-shilling long-distance fibre network, connecting Mombasa to Malaba and Busia.

Bayobab Kenya yesterday announced the completion of its long-distance fibre network, which connects Mombasa to Malaba and Busia.

The long-distance fibre runs up to the Kenya-Uganda border, where it interconnects into Uganda to provide connectivity to Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to Bayobab, this new route marks an important milestone in increasing reliability and providing low-latency connectivity inland and cross-border between Africa's East and West coasts, as well as an important step toward expanding the region's digital economy, trade, and economic growth.

The long-distance fibre follows Kenya Railway’s metre gauge railway line route spanning over 1,000 kilometres on the Kenyan side offering an opportunity for towns along the route to be connected to the internet, the company said.

According to a statement from the MTN Group subsidiary, the newly established route would also give an alternative for carriers seeking network resilience over existing routes, high-capacity backbones, or dark fibre along the route.

Bayobab Kenya's managing director, Sylvia Anampiu, commented on the milestone, saying: "By connecting Mombasa to Malaba, we aim to create a seamless pathway to Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and DRC, fostering economic development and growth across these countries.

"This project is about connecting communities and businesses, creating opportunities. We are confident that this initiative will be a game-changer for connectivity in Kenya and beyond."