Kenya has launched a new coastal submarine cable system aimed at strengthening internet connectivity, increasing data capacity and improving digital infrastructure across the country and the wider East African region.

The new cable is expected to enhance broadband access, improve network reliability and support the growing demand for digital services by businesses, government institutions and consumers.

Officials said the project forms part of Kenya’s broader strategy to position itself as a regional technology and communications hub while expanding access to high-speed internet services.

The cable system is designed to provide additional international bandwidth, reduce the risk of disruptions caused by outages on existing routes and improve the resilience of the country’s telecommunications network. Submarine fibre-optic cables remain the backbone of global internet connectivity and carry the vast majority of international data traffic.

Authorities noted that increasing connectivity capacity is essential for supporting e-commerce, digital banking, cloud services, education technology and other sectors that depend on reliable