The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced a significant expansion of its African operations by appointing WaveX as its first official reseller partner to cover both Nairobi and Mombasa simultaneously.
This strategic move marks a turning point for Kenya’s digital landscape, as the partnership aims to lower the barrier for regional networks seeking high-speed interconnection.
By acting as a bridge, WaveX will now enable smaller Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to “peer”—the process of exchanging data traffic directly—without requiring a physical presence at the exchange sites.
Consequently, this collaboration is expected to bolster regional connectivity, slash latency for end-users, and improve the overall resilience of the East African web.
The partnership comes at a time of explosive growth for LINX in the region, which has seen its influence scale rapidly since arriving in Nairobi in November 2023.
The exchange has since transformed into a neutral platform spanning four major data centres in the capital.
The numbers reflect a burgeoning digital economy; for instance, peak traffic at LINX Nairobi nearly quadrupled compared to 2024, reaching 64.5Gbps in 2025—a growth rate of 289%.
Meanwhile, LINX Mombasa, which only launched in February 2025, has already hit over 1Tb of connected capacity in its inaugural year of operation.
As a result of this momentum, industry experts suggest Kenya is increasingly overtaking Nigeria as the primary digital hub on the African continent.
Patrick Mbogo, Interconnection Specialist for Africa at LINX, noted that WaveX’s reputation for reliability made them an “ideal partner” for the exchange’s expansion.
“Together, we’ll help even more networks benefit from the performance and economic advantages of local peering,” Mr. Mbogo said, highlighting the shift toward keeping African data traffic within the continent rather than routing it through overseas hubs.
Echoing this sentiment, Cyrus Mbitao, CTO at WaveX, described the partnership as a major milestone for the firm’s mission to deliver high-quality internet experiences.
“Through this partnership, we aim to extend world-class peering opportunities to networks across Kenya while contributing to the continued growth and resilience of the region’s digital ecosystem,” Mr. Mbitao stated.
Ultimately, the deal ensures that as digital transformation accelerates, Kenyan ISPs can access global content with lower latency, providing a smoother experience for the millions of people browsing, gaming, and streaming across the country.