Daraja

Overview

Daraja is an intercontinental submarine cable with a total length of 4108 km. The cable is set to be ready for service in 2026 and will connect two countries, Nyali in Kenya and Salalah in Oman.

Route and Landings

Nyali, Kenya

Salalah, Oman

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by a consortium consisting of Meta and Safaricom.

Status and Timeline

Daraja is scheduled to be ready for service in 2026.

Strategic Context

The Daraja cable connects Kenya and Oman, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This intercontinental link serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems in the region. Meta is one of the world's largest technology companies, known for its social media platforms and cloud services. Safaricom, on the other hand, is Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, providing mobile voice, data, and digital services to over 30 million customers across the country. As a major hub for telecommunications infrastructure, Kenya plays an important role in regional connectivity, serving as a key market for international communications. Oman, while not as well-known for its telecommunications industry compared to some of its neighbors, still holds strategic importance as a transit point for international communications. The Daraja cable will enhance the region's overall network resilience and capacity, supporting growing data traffic demands.