Bayobab Kenya is a pivotal force in transforming the digital landscape of East Africa, enabling last-mile internet service providers and telecommunication companies to provide unparalleled connectivity. Central to its mission is enhancing open access digital connectivity through strategic infrastructure investments that link Kenya to the globe.
Under the leadership of Managing Director Sylivia Anampiu, Bayobab Kenya has made significant strides in connecting landlocked countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan to subsea cables and routes. Operating a robust National Long-Distance fibre network from Mombasa to Malaba and Busia, Bayobab Kenya ensures these cross-border links offer essential solutions for regional connectivity. The infrastructure follows strategic routes along the Kenya Pipeline and the Kenya Railways metre gauge railway line, providing protected and resilient connectivity options. It is also complemented by Bayobab Kenya’s metro fibre in Nairobi and Mombasa. ISPs and telcos looking to expand connectivity in existing and new markets in Kenya’s major towns and cities can leverage these as they offer diverse service options and resilience.
A cornerstone of Bayobab Kenya’s operations is the Bayobab Customer Success Centre located in Nairobi. This 24/7/365 support hub, staffed by seasoned professionals, underscores the company's commitment to customer service excellence. The Centre ensures that all clients receive top-tier support for the diverse array of services offered.
Bayobab Kenya’s product portfolio is extensive, catering to various connectivity needs. Its open access infrastructure allows ISPs to avoid the prohibitive costs of building their own networks, instead leveraging Bayobab's investments. Among the key offerings are secure IP Transit and Layer 2 services, which are designed for a diverse range of clients to deliver high-quality internet to end users. The Layer 2 services, also known as National Private Leased Circuit (NPLC), provide point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and any-to-any connectivity over Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Bayobab Kenya’s IP Transit services offer superior routing and has secured partnerships with global content providers in Europe and the UK, local Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) and OTTs in Kenya, and CDNs in key African markets, thus enabling ease of access to local, regional, and global content. These partnerships reduce latencies in accessing content, providing customers with a high-quality service. Bayobab’s IP Transit provides an added layer of security to protect customer’s traffic against DDoS attacks.
Bayobab Layer 2 services provide ISPs connections to submarine cables at Mombasa, as well as allowing for seamless connectivity between their points of presence (POPs). Further, it cost effectively enables them to launch services in multiple cities or regions and partner with key content providers. ISPs also can connect to any carrier neutral data centre or Cable Landing station (CLS) in Kenya
The ICT sector in Kenya has seen remarkable growth, driven by increasing reliance on remote work, e-learning, digital content creation, and digital entrepreneurship. Bayobab Kenya supports this growth by enabling ISPs to expand into new and existing markets, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas where demand for high-speed internet connectivity is surging. By offering a range of products and maintaining a strong presence in all major data centres in Kenya, Bayobab Kenya is well-positioned to support the evolving digital needs of the country and provide the infrastructural backing to fuel a fibre to the home (FTTH) revolution across the region.
Bayobab Kenya is at the forefront of enhancing open access digital connectivity in East Africa. Through strategic investments in infrastructure and a steadfast commitment to customer success, the company not only connects landlocked countries to vital subsea cables, but also empowers ISPs and telcos with the tools they need to thrive. Bayobab Kenya continues to drive regional digital transformation, fostering growth and innovation in the ICT sector.
