# Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?

https://mins.news/en/item/30124

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 02:09 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/24/can-kenyas-ai-ambitions-coexist-with-naivashas-water-needs?traffic_source=rss

> As Kenya seeks data-centre investment, communities around Naivasha worry that a proposed Microsoft-G42 facility near Lake Naivasha could intensify pressure on already scarce water supplies. The project stalled in May 2026 over power-capacity concerns, while its specific water use remains undisclosed. Residents and environmental advocates want greater transparency, efficient cooling and an assessment of cumulative impacts.

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