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Bayobab Launches 260 km Fiber Optic Network in East Africa

5/10/2025

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Bayobab has successfully launched a groundbreaking 260 km fiber optic network connecting Mombasa, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda. This vital infrastructure enhances digital connectivity across East Africa, offering fast, reliable Internet access to both urban and rural communities. The initiative promises to strengthen regional resilience and unlock new opportunities for local businesses and tech innovators.

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Bayobab has successfully launched a groundbreaking 260 km fiber optic network connecting Mombasa, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda. This vital infrastructure enhances digital connectivity across East Africa, offering fast, reliable Internet access to both urban and rural communities. The initiative promises to strengthen regional resilience and unlock new opportunities for local businesses and tech innovators.