KAMPALA, Uganda — A new 2,000-kilometer fiber optic highway now links Kampala to the coastal hub of Mombasa and the eastern Congolese city of Goma, providing Ugandan enterprises with a high-capacity gateway to global internet traffic.
The Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) route, switched on by Paratus Group, creates a continuous terrestrial network designed to eliminate connectivity bottlenecks between Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. By passing directly through Kampala and interconnecting with local data centers, the route offers Ugandan carriers and businesses a faster, more resilient alternative for international data.
The project is supported by a local partnership with Roke Telkom, ensuring the infrastructure meets the specific needs of the Ugandan market. For local firms, the direct link to subsea cables in Mombasa means lower latency and improved stability for cloud services and digital trade.
Martin Cox, chief commercial officer of Paratus Group, described the project as a critical digital highway for the region. He said the route gives operators direct access to global capacity while opening new commercial opportunities across the four nations.
The launch is particularly timely for Uganda’s fintech, manufacturing and agricultural sectors, where the demand for secure, enterprise-grade connectivity is accelerating. The G2M route also complements existing satellite footprints in the region, providing a layered approach to network reliability.
By integrating this link into its broader continental backbone, Paratus now offers a seamless connection stretching from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic. The company, which employs more than 1,000 people across 16 African countries, focuses on building the infrastructure necessary to support modern African commerce.
