IXP Tracker - LINX Nairobi

About this IXP

Data last updated July 2026

Capacity at this IXP

1,432 Gbps

Cumulative port speeds of all IXP members. This shows the potential maximum traffic that can be exchanged at this IXP at one time.

Membership and capacity

The size and strength of an IXP is determined by a combination of how many members it has, and the total capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.

Data for LINX Nairobi as shown in PeeringDB in July 2026

Members of this IXP

ASNs (autonomous system numbers) are listed in PeeringDB

In the last 12 months

ASNs left0
New ASNs joined33

Participates in the MANRS IXP program

IXPs that join this voluntary program apply a framework of enhanced routing security in peering. It signals an extra commitment to responsible Internet stewardship.

Source: MANRS

RIPE Atlas anchor

Yes

Organizations that run IXPs can host anchors to measure Internet connectivity and traffic. An anchor is a large capacity probe often used by IXPs.

Source: RIPEStat

Member information

Last sync from PeeringDB: July 2026

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Countries of registration

A summary of member registrations by country. An IXP with a mixture of international and near-neighbor members can indicate that an IXP is influential, or acts as a hub within its region or sub-region.

Kenya: 39
United States of America: 7
United Kingdom: 2
Malawi: 1
Rwanda: 1

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Singapore: 1
Belgium: 1
South Africa: 1
Spain: 1
Mauritius: 1

Types of network at this IXP

The mix of members is an indication of a strength or focus of an IXP.

Cable/DSL/ISP: 18
NSP: 14
Unknown: 8
Content: 6
Enterprise: 3

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Network Services: 2
Route Collector: 2
Educational/Research: 1
Route Server: 1

Members peering at the route server

41 / 55

The route server is a central hub that makes it easier for all networks to peer without having to create individual agreements with other members.

Members using RPKI

43 / 55

members at this IXP use Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI), a security measure that helps ensure traffic is routed correctly. A member is counted as using RPKI if they have at least one valid ROA.

Peering policies of IXP members

Members of an IXP can choose how they peer with others. The Internet Society encourages open policies where possible.

Member list for LINX Nairobi

This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data, and was last updated in Pulse July 2026

Name	AS Number	Peering policy	RPKI Enabled
AFR-IX Telecom Autonomous system (AS) number: 60171 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Selective Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Spain Total peering locations for this AS: 33	60171	Selective	Yes
AGAPETECH Autonomous system (AS) number: 329664 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329664	Open	Yes
AccessKenya Group Autonomous system (AS) number: 15808 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	15808	Open	No
AfriQ Network Solutions Ltd Autonomous system (AS) number: 328475 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 100 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 5	328475	Open	Yes
Angani Autonomous system (AS) number: 37684 Type of AS: Content Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 4	37684	Open	Yes
Avitech Solutions LTD Autonomous system (AS) number: 329497 Type of AS: Enterprise Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329497	Open	Yes
BENJILINK LTD Autonomous system (AS) number: 329715 Type of AS: Enterprise Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329715	Open	No
BGP.Tools Route Collector Autonomous system (AS) number: 212232 Type of AS: Route Collector Peering policy: Open Port speed: 1 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: United Kingdom Total peering locations for this AS: 135	212232	Open	Yes
BICS Autonomous system (AS) number: 6774 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Selective Port speed: 1 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: No Country of registration: Belgium Total peering locations for this AS: 37	6774	Selective	Yes
ByteDance Autonomous system (AS) number: 396986 Type of AS: Content Peering policy: Selective Port speed: 200 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: United States of America Total peering locations for this AS: 92	396986	Selective	Yes
CELCOM NETWORKS Autonomous system (AS) number: 329198 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329198	Open	No
CLOUD STREAMS NETWORKS LIMITED Autonomous system (AS) number: 329702 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329702	Open	Yes
CMC Networks Autonomous system (AS) number: 25818 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Selective Port speed: 1 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: South Africa Total peering locations for this AS: 15	25818	Selective	Yes
Cortech Systems Limited Autonomous system (AS) number: 329654 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329654	Open	Yes
Dot Optimas Communications Autonomous system (AS) number: 329741 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329741	Open	No
Easy Broadband Autonomous system (AS) number: 328835 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Unknown Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	328835	Unknown	Yes
EdgeNext Autonomous system (AS) number: 139057 Type of AS: Content Peering policy: Open Port speed: 100 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Singapore Total peering locations for this AS: 37	139057	Open	Yes
First Basics Technologies Limited Autonomous system (AS) number: 328846 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Unknown Port speed: 2 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	328846	Unknown	No
Frontier Optical Networks Autonomous system (AS) number: 37305 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	37305	Open	No
GEWAPE CLOUD Autonomous system (AS) number: 203905 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: No Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 1	203905	Open	Yes
Grid-Link Networks Autonomous system (AS) number: 329539 Type of AS: Cable/DSL/ISP Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	329539	Open	Yes
IMARA HOME FIBRE Autonomous system (AS) number: 329714 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 1	329714	Open	Yes
Icon Fiber Solutions Autonomous system (AS) number: 329101 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	329101	Open	Yes
Jamii Telecommunications Autonomous system (AS) number: 36866 Type of AS: NSP Peering policy: Unknown Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: No Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 3	36866	Unknown	No
KONNEKT Smart Life LTD Autonomous system (AS) number: 329622 Type of AS: Peering policy: Open Port speed: 10 Gbps Does this member peer at the route server?: Yes Country of registration: Kenya Total peering locations for this AS: 2	329622	Open	Yes
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