Microsoft-G42 Data Center in Kenya Raises Digital Sovereignty Concerns

Microsoft and G42's $1B data center project in Kenya mirrors historical exploitation patterns, raising concerns about foreign control of national infrastructure, tax avoidance, and digital colonialism.

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Friday, May 8, 2026Libertas Research1 sources

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Microsoft-G42 Data Center in Kenya Raises Digital Sovereignty Concerns

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