Integrating decentralised mini-grids demands modern grid management, transmission upgrades, and large-scale energy storage — areas still underdeveloped.

The application to build 22 data center buildings across two campuses between Eynon Jermyn Road and Business Route 6 brings the number of proposed data centers to 29 buildings across four campuses.

In this weekly series on living in Nairobi, Michael Ochieng' reports from the bustling Mlango Kubwa, which is part of the 13 Mathare villages and where there is always competition for something; space ...