Capitalfm.Africa Access Partnership and AfriTrade Form Alliance for Kenya's Digital Infrastructure
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- •Access Partnership and AfriTrade have formed a regulatory alliance for digital infrastructure in Kenya.
- •The partnership will assist in navigating complex licensing and regulatory processes.
- •Kenya aims to become a regional technology hub with significant investments in digital infrastructure.
Access Partnership and AfriTrade Consulting Group have established a partnership to assist digital infrastructure companies in navigating regulatory requirements in Kenya and East Africa. This alliance aims to support operators and investors throughout the project lifecycle, from market-entry strategies to regulatory approvals. The partnership comes as Kenya seeks to enhance its digital infrastructure, including investments in data centers, subsea cables, and satellite connectivity. The firms will initially focus on licensing for satellite and telecommunications, as well as data center authorizations. Andy Robb, Chief Space Officer at Access Partnership, emphasized the region's potential as a major market for frontier technologies. The partnership aims to streamline the regulatory process, which can often delay infrastructure projects. AfriTrade's local regulatory expertise will complement Access Partnership's international experience.
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