April 17, 2025

The 2024 State of Data Centres in Uganda Report

Gain exclusive insights into Uganda’s rapidly evolving data centre landscape with our State of Data Centres in Uganda 2024 report.

The 2024 State of Data Centres in Uganda Report

Welcome to The 2024 State of Data Centres in Uganda Report

 

Gain exclusive insights into Uganda’s rapidly evolving data centre landscape with our State of Data Centres in Uganda 2024 report. Discover key trends shaping the industry, including cloud adoption, AI integration, data sovereignty, and sustainability.

This in-depth report also explores the challenges and opportunities in Uganda’s digital infrastructure, providing valuable insights for businesses, IT leaders, and policymakers looking to navigate the future of data management.

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The 2024 State of Data Centres in Uganda Report
April 17, 2025
The 2024 State of Data Centres in Uganda Report
Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Leading Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
April 3, 2025
Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Leading Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group Achieves Uptime Institute Tier III Certification for Data Centre in DRC
February 3, 2025
Raxio Group Achieves Uptime Institute Tier III Certification for Data Centre in DRC
Raxio Group’s Mozambique and Ethiopia Data Centres Achieve Uptime Institute Tier III Facility Certification
December 17, 2024
Raxio Group’s Mozambique and Ethiopia Data Centres Achieve Uptime Institute Tier III Facility Certification
Raxio Group, Africa’s Most Expansive Data Centre Network, Appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO
December 2, 2024
Raxio Group, Africa’s Most Expansive Data Centre Network, Appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO
Empowering Girls in Mozambique: Days for Girls Delivers 200 Menstrual Kits
November 28, 2024
Empowering Girls in Mozambique: Days for Girls Delivers 200 Menstrual Kits
Ivory Coast Gains Significant Boost to Digital Economy with Launch of Raxio Data Centre
September 24, 2024
Ivory Coast Gains Significant Boost to Digital Economy with Launch of Raxio Data Centre
DRC Inaugurates $30 Million Raxio Data Centre to Catalyse Digital Economy
August 22, 2024
DRC Inaugurates $30 Million Raxio Data Centre to Catalyse Digital Economy
Raxio Strengthens Backbone of Africa’s Digital Economy with launch of Raxio Mozambique
May 28, 2024
Raxio Strengthens Backbone of Africa’s Digital Economy with launch of Raxio Mozambique
Raxio Continues Support of Africa’s Digital Transformation and Digital Economy with Launch of New Flagship Data Centre in Ethiopia
November 21, 2023
Raxio Continues Support of Africa’s Digital Transformation and Digital Economy with Launch of New Flagship Data Centre in Ethiopia
Raxio Data Centres Raises Additional $46 Million in Equity Funding, Bolstering Its Position as Africa’s Best-Funded Data Centre Platform, and announces CEO succession plan
October 25, 2023
Raxio Data Centres Raises Additional $46 Million in Equity Funding, Bolstering Its Position as Africa’s Best-Funded Data Centre Platform, and announces CEO succession plan
Raxio Group lays the foundation stone for the construction of Angola’s first independent Tier III state-of-the-art neutral data centre
September 21, 2023
Raxio Group lays the foundation stone for the construction of Angola’s first independent Tier III state-of-the-art neutral data centre
Raxio Data Centres raises up to $170m Sustainability-Linked Debt Facility to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
April 17, 2023
Raxio Data Centres raises up to $170m Sustainability-Linked Debt Facility to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
Capacity Middle East: Judy Nguru’s Interview on Diversity and Data Centre Expansion in Africa
March 8, 2023
Capacity Middle East: Judy Nguru’s Interview on Diversity and Data Centre Expansion in Africa
Raxio Group continues pan-African expansion by developing Angola’s first carrier neutral Tier III data centre
January 17, 2023
Raxio Group continues pan-African expansion by developing Angola’s first carrier neutral Tier III data centre
African Wireless Communications: Raxio Group CEO Robert Mullins reflects on a year of progress and the outlook for 2023
December 18, 2022
African Wireless Communications: Raxio Group CEO Robert Mullins reflects on a year of progress and the outlook for 2023
Raxio Data Centre in Ethiopia (“ET1) Receives Tier III Certification from Uptime Institute
November 22, 2022
Raxio Data Centre in Ethiopia (“ET1) Receives Tier III Certification from Uptime Institute
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction of Raxio Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire
November 7, 2022
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction of Raxio Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction on next carrier neutral, colocation data centre in Mozambique
September 30, 2022
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction on next carrier neutral, colocation data centre in Mozambique
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction of Raxio Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo
September 15, 2022
Raxio Group Breaks Ground for Construction of Raxio Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marco Angelino interviewed by Capacity Magazine
September 2, 2022
Marco Angelino interviewed by Capacity Magazine
Interview BBC World Service – James Byaruhanga
August 25, 2022
Interview BBC World Service – James Byaruhanga
ICT Parliamentary Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to Raxio Data Centre
August 4, 2022
ICT Parliamentary Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to Raxio Data Centre
Raxio Data Centre Tours Karuma Hydropower Project
July 20, 2022
Raxio Data Centre Tours Karuma Hydropower Project
WORLD BACK UP DAY; BACK IT UP
April 6, 2022
WORLD BACK UP DAY; BACK IT UP
Raxio Group continues pan-African expansion by investing in Tanzania’s first carrier neutral Tier III data centre
March 23, 2022
Raxio Group continues pan-African expansion by investing in Tanzania’s first carrier neutral Tier III data centre
Interview CNBC – Robert Mullins
November 16, 2021
Interview CNBC – Robert Mullins
Raxio Group continues to expand African footprint by investing in the first carrier neutral Tier III data centre in Ivory Coast
October 26, 2021
Raxio Group continues to expand African footprint by investing in the first carrier neutral Tier III data centre in Ivory Coast
RAXIO DATA CENTRE JOINS THE FINTECH COMMUNITY IN THE ANNUAL FITSPA CONFERENCE
September 14, 2021
RAXIO DATA CENTRE JOINS THE FINTECH COMMUNITY IN THE ANNUAL FITSPA CONFERENCE
Raxio Group Announces Appointment of Master Power to manufacture and install its data centres in Africa
August 24, 2021
Raxio Group Announces Appointment of Master Power to manufacture and install its data centres in Africa
Raxio Group continues its pan-African expansion by announcing its next carrier neutral, colocation data centre investment in Mozambique
July 8, 2021
Raxio Group continues its pan-African expansion by announcing its next carrier neutral, colocation data centre investment in Mozambique
RAXIO UGANDA LAUNCHES FIRST ENTERPRISE-GRADE, TIER III CERTIFIED CARRIER-NEUTRAL DATA CENTRE
May 25, 2021
RAXIO UGANDA LAUNCHES FIRST ENTERPRISE-GRADE, TIER III CERTIFIED CARRIER-NEUTRAL DATA CENTRE
Raxio Group and Meridiam partner to deploy sustainable data centres in Africa, supporting the local economies and digital transformation in the region
March 29, 2021
Raxio Group and Meridiam partner to deploy sustainable data centres in Africa, supporting the local economies and digital transformation in the region
[Media] Intelligent Data Centres
March 12, 2021
[Media] Intelligent Data Centres
[Media] Connecting Africa To A Global Data Economy
March 12, 2021
[Media] Connecting Africa To A Global Data Economy
Raxio Kicks Off Construction of Data Centre in Addis Ababa
March 9, 2021
Raxio Kicks Off Construction of Data Centre in Addis Ababa
Raxio Group continues to expand footprint by investing in carrier neutral, data centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo
March 3, 2021
Raxio Group continues to expand footprint by investing in carrier neutral, data centres in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Water storage tanks: an integral part of the cooling process for a data centre
November 28, 2020
Water storage tanks: an integral part of the cooling process for a data centre
Raxio Data Centre General Manager shares an African perspective of the digital landscape during carrier community webinar
November 28, 2020
Raxio Data Centre General Manager shares an African perspective of the digital landscape during carrier community webinar
Raxio Data Centre, the modern data centre
November 18, 2020
Raxio Data Centre, the modern data centre
Raxio Data Centre receives uptime institute tier III certification
November 10, 2020
Raxio Data Centre receives uptime institute tier III certification
Raxio Data Centre Receives Uptime Institute Tier III Certification
November 10, 2020
Raxio Data Centre Receives Uptime Institute Tier III Certification
Raxio secures land to construct Ethiopia’s first private data centre
October 29, 2020
Raxio secures land to construct Ethiopia’s first private data centre
Raxio Site Visit Overview
October 19, 2020
Raxio Site Visit Overview
Datacloud Africa Leadership Summit 2020
October 18, 2020
Datacloud Africa Leadership Summit 2020
Carrier neutral data centres are the heartbeat of the internet ecosystem
October 18, 2020
Carrier neutral data centres are the heartbeat of the internet ecosystem
Raxio Data Centre General Manager James Byaruhanga takes part in human capital international (HCI) career fest 2020
October 18, 2020
Raxio Data Centre General Manager James Byaruhanga takes part in human capital international (HCI) career fest 2020
Inert gas (IG 55): The safe fire suppression system solution for a data centre
September 25, 2020
Inert gas (IG 55): The safe fire suppression system solution for a data centre
Raxio Data Centre introduces reseller partners to boost engagement drive ahead of operational launch
September 14, 2020
Raxio Data Centre introduces reseller partners to boost engagement drive ahead of operational launch
Raxio Data Centre appoints new staff to bolster facility operations
September 7, 2020
Raxio Data Centre appoints new staff to bolster facility operations
Raxio Data Centre set to install energy-efficient indirect adiabatic cooling (IAC) systems.
August 31, 2020
Raxio Data Centre set to install energy-efficient indirect adiabatic cooling (IAC) systems.
Raxio Data Centre receives operational critical power equipment from Umeme Ltd in readiness for launch operations
July 25, 2020
Raxio Data Centre receives operational critical power equipment from Umeme Ltd in readiness for launch operations
Key highlights from the budget speech for the financial year 2020/21 for the republic of Uganda
June 18, 2020
Key highlights from the budget speech for the financial year 2020/21 for the republic of Uganda
Raxio Data Centre General Manager James Byaruhanga Takes Part In Human Capital International (HCI) Careerfest 2020
June 8, 2020
Raxio Data Centre General Manager James Byaruhanga Takes Part In Human Capital International (HCI) Careerfest 2020
Happy world Environment Day 2020 from Raxio Data Centre
June 5, 2020
Happy world Environment Day 2020 from Raxio Data Centre
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – SEACOM
June 1, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – SEACOM
Unveiling our local fibre carrier partner: NITA-U
May 29, 2020
Unveiling our local fibre carrier partner: NITA-U
Unveiling our local fibre carrier partner – Uganda Telecom.
May 28, 2020
Unveiling our local fibre carrier partner – Uganda Telecom.
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – Roke Telkom
May 27, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – Roke Telkom
Raxio Data Centre unveils africell as a local fibre carrier partner
May 26, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils africell as a local fibre carrier partner
Raxio Data Centre unveils Liquid Telecom as a local Fibre carrier partner
May 25, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils Liquid Telecom as a local Fibre carrier partner
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – BCS
May 22, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – BCS
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – MTN Business
May 21, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – MTN Business
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – CSquared
May 20, 2020
Raxio Data Centre unveils local fibre carrier partner – CSquared
RAXIO data center unveils 9 local fibre carriers ahead of launch
May 19, 2020
RAXIO data center unveils 9 local fibre carriers ahead of launch
Ugandan media fraternity assesses construction progress at Raxio Data Centre
April 7, 2020
Ugandan media fraternity assesses construction progress at Raxio Data Centre
The innovation village hosts Raxio’s GM to inspire the next generation of ICT entrepreneurs
April 7, 2020
The innovation village hosts Raxio’s GM to inspire the next generation of ICT entrepreneurs
Raxio Hour focuses on COVID-19 pandemic
April 7, 2020
Raxio Hour focuses on COVID-19 pandemic
Raxio Data Centre takes part in The Digital Security Conference
April 7, 2020
Raxio Data Centre takes part in The Digital Security Conference
Public view on the importance of data centres to Uganda’s economy
April 7, 2020
Public view on the importance of data centres to Uganda’s economy
Leading Pan-African Service Provider SEACOM Inks Deal With Raxio Data Centre
April 7, 2020
Leading Pan-African Service Provider SEACOM Inks Deal With Raxio Data Centre
Raxio Data Centre Construction Update: Roof Now Complete!
April 7, 2020
Raxio Data Centre Construction Update: Roof Now Complete!
Chairperson Of The ICT Association of Uganda Lauds Raxio Data Centre Potential Contribution To Ugandan Economy and ICT Sector
April 7, 2020
Chairperson Of The ICT Association of Uganda Lauds Raxio Data Centre Potential Contribution To Ugandan Economy and ICT Sector
Business continuity: Covid-19 presents us a new way of doing things
April 7, 2020
Business continuity: Covid-19 presents us a new way of doing things
Raxio Data Centre Celebrates Women In The Tech Business
April 7, 2020
Raxio Data Centre Celebrates Women In The Tech Business
Meet The Two Ladies At The Pivot Of Raxio Data Centre Operations
April 7, 2020
Meet The Two Ladies At The Pivot Of Raxio Data Centre Operations
Raxio Data Centre Signs Pact With Uganda Internet Exchange Point
April 7, 2020
Raxio Data Centre Signs Pact With Uganda Internet Exchange Point
COVID-19: FAQS
March 30, 2020
COVID-19: FAQS
Raxio Data Centre’s Response To COVID-19
March 25, 2020
Raxio Data Centre’s Response To COVID-19
RAXIO’s VP Acquires CNETs Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP®) Qualification
October 30, 2019
RAXIO’s VP Acquires CNETs Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP®) Qualification
‘Raxio Ethiopia’ premiered at Data Cloud Africa Leadership Summit-Ghana
October 1, 2019
‘Raxio Ethiopia’ premiered at Data Cloud Africa Leadership Summit-Ghana
First Brick Holdings to help accelerate Ethiopia’s digital economy
September 27, 2019
First Brick Holdings to help accelerate Ethiopia’s digital economy
First Brick Holdings to help accelerate Ethiopia’s digital economy with the country’s first privately-owned data centre
September 26, 2019
First Brick Holdings to help accelerate Ethiopia’s digital economy with the country’s first privately-owned data centre
End of September Construction Update
September 26, 2019
End of September Construction Update
Raxio goes Live for #RaxioHour
September 26, 2019
Raxio goes Live for #RaxioHour
Data Cloud Africa Leadership Summit – Ghana
September 23, 2019
Data Cloud Africa Leadership Summit – Ghana
Raxio Data Centre Site Tours
September 19, 2019
Raxio Data Centre Site Tours
Sign up early and get a lifetime discount
September 4, 2019
Sign up early and get a lifetime discount
New Hires
September 2, 2019
New Hires
Giza Systems and United Advanced Building Systems (UABS) Kick Off Works
September 2, 2019
Giza Systems and United Advanced Building Systems (UABS) Kick Off Works
End of August Construction Update
September 1, 2019
End of August Construction Update
Raxio Data Centre to showcase at Capacity Africa 2019 Conference
August 13, 2019
Raxio Data Centre to showcase at Capacity Africa 2019 Conference
Raxio Data Centre – Construction Update
August 6, 2019
Raxio Data Centre – Construction Update
Raxio Data Centre Showcases Banking Solutions at the Annual Bankers’ Conference
July 16, 2019
Raxio Data Centre Showcases Banking Solutions at the Annual Bankers’ Conference
ICTAU hosts 1 st Stakeholder Roundtable
July 12, 2019
ICTAU hosts 1 st Stakeholder Roundtable
Raxio challenges media industry to keep up with the times in Data Storage and Disaster Recovery
July 1, 2019
Raxio challenges media industry to keep up with the times in Data Storage and Disaster Recovery
Raxio Takes Part in the 2019 Africa Internet Summit
June 25, 2019
Raxio Takes Part in the 2019 Africa Internet Summit
Consultants and Contractors Meet as Construction Progresses
June 21, 2019
Consultants and Contractors Meet as Construction Progresses
Raxio data centre set to support growth and digitalization of Ugandan economy
June 11, 2019
Raxio data centre set to support growth and digitalization of Ugandan economy
UCC & ICT stakeholders discuss the future of Uganda’s digital economy
June 11, 2019
UCC & ICT stakeholders discuss the future of Uganda’s digital economy
Min of ICT: “Uganda’s cloud ripe for economic mining”
June 11, 2019
Min of ICT: “Uganda’s cloud ripe for economic mining”
Raxio Data Centre awards multi-billion construction contract to Roko Construction
March 19, 2019
Raxio Data Centre awards multi-billion construction contract to Roko Construction
Raxio signs hamilton cloud services as the first customer
February 7, 2019
Raxio signs hamilton cloud services as the first customer
First Brick Holdings to Accelerate Digital Transformation
November 21, 2018
First Brick Holdings to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Raxio officially launches Uganda’s first Tier III Data Center
October 5, 2018
Raxio officially launches Uganda’s first Tier III Data Center
Raxio Readies to Launch First In-country State-of-the-art Data Centre
July 24, 2018
Raxio Readies to Launch First In-country State-of-the-art Data Centre
Uganda gets first in-country state-of-the-art data centre at Namanve
July 23, 2018
Uganda gets first in-country state-of-the-art data centre at Namanve