Juba - Nairobi Fiber Optic Link

By Anonymous (not verified) , 15 March 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.20.06
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
On SDM
Off
Summary
Construction of the 957 km high-capacity optic fiber cable (OFC) to interconnect Eldoret (Kenya) to Juba (South Sudan) through the Nadapal border town. Limited progress with Kenyan segment completed but South Sudan segment faces challenges.
Description

Construction of the 957 km high-capacity optic fiber cable (OFC) to interconnect Eldoret (Kenya) to Juba (South Sudan) through the Nadapal border town. Limited progress with Kenyan segment completed but South Sudan segment faces challenges.

Capex Cost
4,500.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Revenue Model
Infrastructure access and service fees
Project Risk

Significant cross-border coordination challenges, Security concerns in South Sudan, Regulatory alignment requirements

Countries
Kenya, South Sudan, Kenya, South Sudan, Kenya, South Sudan
Stakeholders
East African Community
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
East African Community
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
East African Community
Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date
Latitude
2.500000
Longitude
35.000000