Nairobi, Sept. 14 -- For decades, Mombasa's economic fortunes have been closely tied to its port, tourism and trade. Now, a new wave of investment in digital infrastructure is positioning the coastal city as a key technology hub.

Last month, Greek multinational Amaco Energy Group revealed plans to build a $1.5 billion (Sh194 billion) artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Mombasa, seeking to tap East Africa's growing demand for computing infrastructure.

The company has identified Dongo Kundu and Kilindini as potential locations, citing their proximity to the Port of Mombasa and the potential uptake of capacity by firms operating at the nearby Special Economic Zone.

Amaco has also partnered with US energy equipment and services com...