Microsoft's Kenyan Data Center Delayed Over Payment Demands

Microsoft's planned data center project in Kenya is reportedly facing significant delays due to unresolved payment demands. This issue is hindering the progress of the major infrastructure development in Africa.

11 May, 21:43 — 11 May, 21:43

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Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

In May 2024, Microsoft partnered with UAE-based AI firm G42 to invest $1 billion in a data centre in Kenya as part of its efforts to expand cloud-computing services in East Africa.

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