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Kenya and Indonesia Expand Submarine Cable Infrastructure

Kenya and Indonesia Expand Submarine Cable Infrastructure

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
  • •Kenya's LuLu Coastal Cable System aims for 60 Tbps capacity and connects five strategic points.
  • •SGI's subsea cable project in Indonesia will span 6,870 km, enhancing connectivity across islands.
  • •Both projects are expected to support growing digital economies in their respective regions.

Kenya has launched the LuLu Coastal Cable System, its first fully protected coastal submarine cable network, designed to enhance digital infrastructure along its coastline. Developed by a consortium including INDOI Ltd and Blue Trade Investments, the system will connect five landing points and aims for a capacity of 60 terabits per second, expected to be operational by Q2 2028. Meanwhile, SGI is proposing a 6,870-kilometer subsea cable system across Indonesia, intended to boost connectivity among its islands and support the growing digital economy. This project, targeting a late 2028 completion, will connect 14 cable landing stations and has an initial capacity of 25 terabits per second. Both projects are crucial for enhancing regional digital infrastructure and supporting various applications including cloud services and data centers.

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2026-09-30
Kenya launches LuLu Coastal Cable System
Kenya's first fully protected coastal submarine cable network was launched, aiming for operational readiness by Q2 2028.
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2026-10-02
SGI announces subsea cable project in Indonesia
SGI plans a 6,870-km subsea cable to enhance domestic connectivity, targeting completion by late 2028.
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Common questions

What is the capacity of the LuLu Coastal Cable System?
The LuLu Coastal Cable System is designed for a capacity of up to 60 terabits per second.
When is the SGI subsea cable expected to be operational?
The SGI subsea cable project is targeting a Ready-for-Service date in late 2028.
How many landing points will the LuLu system connect?
The LuLu Coastal Cable System will connect five strategic landing points along Kenya's coastline.