Microsoft Corp. and G42 announce a $1 billion investment in Kenya to boost its digital economy.

Project includes construction of a geothermal-powered data center in Olkaria, the largest digital investment in Kenya's history.

The data center will host Microsoft Azure for an East Africa Cloud Region, expected to be operational by 2026.

Collaboration involves developing AI models in Swahili and English, establishing an Innovation Lab, and providing digital skills training for local universities.

Microsoft plans to expand wireless internet access to 20 million Kenyans and 50 million people in East Africa within the next year.

Initiative endorsed by Kenya's President Dr William Samoei Ruto, viewed as pivotal for a more connected and digitally empowered future in the region.