ICT and BPO
Kenya is known as the "Silicon savannah" for its developed digital ecosystem, which contributes over 9% of its GDP. Invest in various opportunities such as business process outsourcing and data centers in Africa's tech frontier.
Sector snapshot
9%
GDP contribution
8.3%
Growth (2024)
$2.9Bn
Market size (2024)
Well developed infrastructure
Including 6 installed submarine cables
85%
Internet penetration
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18.8%
Growth (2023-2024)
$270Mn
Market size in 2024
Key value chains include AI-data services, IT-enabled services and knowledge process outsourcing, and front office services
Active players
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Growing demand for data centers, but currently limited capacity
93% of energy generated from renewable sources, favorable latency to regional markets, and reliable water availability
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