LINX Connect Kenya · May 2026 · Nairobi
From Coast to Capital
A Place For Networks
To Meet
Join us for our first official LINX Member event in Kenya.
By day, a chance to hear LINX updates, network with fellow members
and hear from thought leaders, by night, a networking event to continue conversations.
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Date
12 May 2026
Venue
Fairview Hotel, Nairobi
Format
Sessions + Networking · In-Person
Event Overview
LINX Connect Kenya
A chance for LINX member networks to come together. LINX Connect Kenya will combine a mix of LINX exchange updates as well as hearing from local LINX members and also wider industry speakers.
There will also be plenty of time for networking to discuss peering and more!
01
Tuesday 12 May
09:30 – 17:00, with a social after hours
LINX Member Meeting + Networking Social
Fairview Hotel, Bishop Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
Social location TBC, Upper Hill
Industry Speakers LINX Updates Networking Evening Social
02
Thursday 14 & Friday 15 May
09:00 – 17:00
KeNOG BGP Training
Join us for an in-person workshop focusing on configuring BGP in a multi AS network. The workshop is free to join and will include tutorials and interactive hands on labs.
Technical Training
09:00
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Doors open · Welcome coffee
09:45
Chairperson's Opening Remarks Keynote
TBC
Session synopsis to be confirmed.
10:15
LINX Leadership Update
LINX CEO + Leadership Team
Session synopsis to be confirmed.
11:00
Industry Session Speaker
TBC
Session synopsis to be confirmed.
12:30
Lunch & Networking
Sponsored lunch · Exhibition open
13:30
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Members only · Voting & resolutions
Session synopsis to be confirmed.
14:30
Afternoon Sessions Panel
TBC
Session synopsis to be confirmed.
17:30
Evening Social & Drinks Reception
Networking · Sponsor exhibition
10:00
KeNOG Training
11:15
Break
11:30
KeNOG Training
13:00
Lunch
14:00
KeNOG Training
15:15
Break
15:30
KeNOG Training
16:30
End of Day 2
10:00
KeNOG Training
11:15
Break
11:30
KeNOG Training
13:00
Lunch
14:00
KeNOG Training
15:15
Break
15:30
KeNOG Training
16:30
End of Day 3
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| Name | Job Title | Company | Attendee Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcas Muthoni | Founder | AfChix | Guest |
| Barbara Muthoka | Program Manager | AfChix | Guest |
| Caldas Miroro | Key Account Manager | Africa Data Centres | Partner |
| Ben Roberts | Board Member | AFRINIC | Guest |
| Lawrence Maungu | Head of Enterprise Sales | Airtel | Guest |
| Denson Ngumo | CTO | Angani | Member |
| Hamza Adam | CEO | Bulsho Fiber | Prospect |
| John Muraguri | Network Operations | Celcom Networks | Member |
| Bramwel Anyanga | COO | Cloud Streams Networks | Member |
| Moses Kemibaro | Founder & CEO | Dotsavvy | Guest |
| Labatt Koskei | CTO | Easy Broadband | Member |
| Fred Maina | Head of Digital Infrastructure | First Basics Technologies | Member |
| Wycliff Gura | Managing Director | First Basics Technologies | Member |
| Aarif Haji | Core Networks & Managed Services Team Leader | Frontier Optical Networks | Member |
| Abdulrahman Mohamed | Team Lead Network Operations | Frontier Optical Networks | Member |
| Dushime Munyengabo | Managing Director | GEWAPE CLOUD(K) LIMITED | Member |
| Benson Mathenge | CEO | Grid-Link Networks | Member |
| William Barney | Senior Advisor | Helios Investment Partners | Guest |
| Eugene Operre | Marketing Manager | iColo | Partner |
| Fredrick Rugo | Sales Manager | iColo | Partner |
| Antone Muga | Produc Manager | iColo | Partner |
| Vivian Kipingor | Sales Admin | iColo | Partner |
| Aquinas Masakha | Senior Solutions Engineer | iColo | Partner |
| Sajid Vayani | Sales Director | iColo | Partner |
| Loice Akinyi | Sales Manager | IXAfrica Data Centre | Partner |
| Vinesh Garimella | Customer Success Manager | IXAfrica Data Centre | Partner |
| Jim Simani | Sales Manager | IXAfrica Data Centre | Partner |
| Snehar Shah | CEO | IXAfrica Data Centre | Partner |
| Alex Mwiti | CEO | KEMNET Technologies | Member |
| Martha Muriuki | Representative | KeNOG | Guest |
| Lynsey Buckingham | Head of Marketing | LINX | Staff |
| Inga Turner | Head of Existing Business | LINX | Staff |
| Patrick Mbogo | Business Development Executive | LINX | Staff |
| Mo Shivji | Senior Network Engineer | LINX | Staff |
| Byron Onyango | Sales Manager | Liquid Telecom | Member |
| Nelly Mumbi | Global Presales Manager | Liquid Telecom | Member |
| Japheth Mageto | CTO | Maisha Home Broadband | Guest |
| Mary Kariuki | Founder | Maisha Infrastructure | Guest |
| Paul Mwiu | Network Operations Manager | MyISP Ltd | Member |
| Leah Kamau | CEO | Mymanga Networks | Member |
| Brian Ronoh | Systems Engineer | NEC Africa | Partner |
| Robin Kipkoech | Senior Systems Engineer | NEC Africa | Partner |
| Michael Maina | Director | NetCo Solutions | Guest |
| Francis Maleve | Regional Presales Engineer | Nokia | Guest |
| Martin Muriu | CTO | Onsite Africa | Member |
| Michael Wambugu | Operations Head | PAIX Data Centre | Partner |
| Kevin Waweru | Sales Account Manager | PAIX Data Centre | Partner |
| Randy Shiholo | Senior Account Manager | PAIX Data Centre | Partner |
| Issac Musiega | Colocation Solutions Architect | PAIX Data Centre | Partner |
| Mildred Otaba | Marketing Assistant | PAIX Data Centres | Partner |
| Farhiya Osman | Account Manager | PAIX Data Centres | Partner |
| Emmanuel Makina | Sales Manager | PAIX Data Centres | Partner |
| Carolyne Njenga | Sales | PAIX Data Centres | Partner |
| Fred Ndiro | Channel Partners Manager | PAIX Data Centres | Partner |
| Darius Makau | CEO | PepeaNet | Member |
| John Muthama | Director | PHPLavatec Solutions | Member |
| Alex Nyagah | MD | Rain Communications | Member |
| Barry Macharia | CTO | Rain Communications | Member |
| Anthony Kyengo | Engineer | Safaricom | Guest |
| Allan Tarus | Senior Key Account Manager | Seacom | Member |
| Christine Kisilu | Senior Account Manager | Seacom | Member |
| Omar Pederzoli | Co-Founder | Share Inc | Member |
| Luis Muñoz | Co-Founder | Share Inc | Member |
| José Muñoz | Co-Founder | Share Inc | Member |
| Kenneth Koech | CEO | Skylink Networks | Member |
| Ibrahim Abdi | Director | Skysurf | Member |
| David Nganga | Network Engineer | Syokinet Solutions | Member |
| Kevin Muturi | Events & Activations | V Squared | Member |
| Simon Mwakio | Social Media Executive | V Squared | Member |
| Fridah Wanza | Brand & Marketing Manager | V Squared (VGG) Roku Networks | Member |
| Eddy Odondo | Business Manager | Veenet Africa | Member |
| Victor Kivuitu | CEO | Veenet Africa | Member |
| Sarah Ndibui | Head of Sales & Marketing | Veenet Africa | Member |
| Angela Mwaniki | Sales Executive | Veenet Africa | Member |
| Mark Muriithi | Business Development Executive | Vilcom Networks | Member |
| Danny Mwenda | Network Support Engineer | Vilcom Networks | Member |
| Wilson Rutto | Technical Support | Vilcom Networks | Member |
| Maria Ochoro | Project Manager | Vilcom Networks | Member |
| Rebecca Bittok | Network Support Engineer | Vilcom Networks | Member |
| Martin Njau | CTO | Vsquared Networks | Member |
| Gladys Waceke | Account Manager | Wananchi Telecom | Member |
| Cyrus Mbitao | CTO | WaveX Internet Service Provider | Member |
| Nancy Maina | Founder | Women in STEM Africa | Guest |
| Beryl Otieno | Sales Executive | Workonline Communications | Member |
| Jackie Mwai Mwai | Head of East Africa | Workonline Communications | Member |
| Caesar Alenga | Network Engineer | Workonline Communications | Member |
| Tim Kelly | Lead Digital Specialist | World Bank | Guest |
| Sumeet Rajpal | CEO | Zeplin Investments | Member |
| Anitaperis Mwangi | Personal Assistant | Zeplin Investments | Member |
| Emmanuel Cheruitoy | Developer / IT | Zeplin Investments / Coders.Africa | Member |
When and where is LINX Connect Kenya?
LINX Connect Kenya is taking place on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
LINX Connect Kenya will be held at: Fairview Hotel, Bishop Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
Parking is available.
What is the format?
LINX Connect Kenya will follow a similar format to our traditional LINX Member meetings that we've hosted in the UK for 30 years.
A day filled with updates from the LINX team and member networks as well as industry speakers and plenty of time for networking.
How can I amend my booking?
To amend your booking, please contact lynsey@linx.net
How can I contact the LINX team?
The LINX team are on hand to answer any questions or queries you have.
Or maybe you want a speaking slot? Reach out...
Please contact marketing@linx.net or lynsey@linx.net
