Independent.Co.Ug SEACOM Enhances East Africa's Digital Infrastructure with New Fibre Route
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- •SEACOM launched a high-capacity fibre route linking Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kampala.
- •The upgrade aims to meet the increasing demand for data in East Africa's digital economy.
- •The project enhances resilience against disruptions and improves connectivity for key sectors.
SEACOM has launched a high-capacity fibre route linking Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kampala, aimed at enhancing internet connectivity in East Africa. This upgrade, announced in June 2026, is designed to support the growing demand for data across key sectors such as telecommunications and financial services. The new route strengthens a vital corridor that carries internet traffic from submarine cables on Kenya’s coast into landlocked Uganda. SEACOM's Chief Technology Officer, David Kariuki, emphasized that the upgrade is a carrier-grade network built to meet modern digital economy demands. The infrastructure includes a multilayered network starting from the Indian Ocean, with the Mombasa Cable Landing Station serving as a critical gateway for international data traffic. The project aims to improve network capacity and performance for businesses in Uganda, ensuring resilience against terrestrial cuts by leasing backup capacity from partner networks. The deployment utilizes Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology to expand data capacity without additional physical infrastructure.
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