This archive report was first published on 20 May 2020.
On May 20, 2020, Continuity East Africa (CEA) announced plans to invest over Sh500 million in the next three years to expand its facilities in East Africa.
The investment aims to meet the growing demand for business continuity services, driven by a favourable business operating environment.
CEA, a joint venture of Internet Solutions Kenya and ContinuitySA, has already invested Sh150 million in the first phase of its projects.
The first phase has seen the expansion of sitting capacity from 110 to 260 seats at the United States International University-Africa complex.
Speaking at the commissioning of the new recovery site, Internet Solutions managing director Richard Hechle said the new facility aligns with businesses' workplace decongestion plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Covid-19 has definitely changed the way organisations conduct their daily operations, engage with employees, partners and conduct business. We are helping existing clients carry out providing critical business functions whilst meeting social distancing requirements,” said Mr Hechle.
The second phase of the project will see the facility's sitting capacity expanded to at least 800 seats in Nairobi, with similar setups planned for Kampala and Dar es Salam within the next three years.
