Hayo, a leading data infrastructure building firm, has announced the expansion of its presence in East Africa with the launch of ground operations in Tanzania. The company's new office in Dar es Salaam will enable it to provide on-the-ground expertise and operational capabilities to governments and operators across the region. This move is part of Hayo's continued investment in local digital infrastructure across East Africa. The expansion is expected to support the development of resilient digital ecosystems in the region.
Hayo's operations in Tanzania will focus on designing, building, and running critical digital infrastructure that economies and communities depend on. The company works closely with governments to strengthen national capability, improve public services, safeguard consumers, and enhance national security. Additionally, Hayo supports operators in protecting critical networks, enabling trusted digital identity, and creating new commercial value from network capabilities. The company's solutions include National Mobile Registries (NMR), Short Messaging Services (SMS) and voice firewalls, network intelligence, and APIs.
According to Vimal Odedra, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Hayo, having dedicated teams on the ground is crucial when it comes to digital infrastructure that is critical to a country or an operator. Tanzania is an important market for Hayo, with huge opportunities to work more closely with public authorities, regulators, and network operators. The company's local teams will provide valuable insights and enable it to respond quickly to customer priorities.
Hayo's expansion into Tanzania is part of its broader strategy to invest in local teams and digital infrastructure across priority markets in Africa. In 2025, the company established a presence in Botswana, Liberia, and Malawi, while in 2026, it expanded into Rwanda and Senegal. The company's end-to-end approach spans strategy and commercial design through to deployment, operation, and continuous optimization, combining local expertise with long-term operational ownership.
Feraz Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer at Hayo, emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure in national development, public services, and economic growth. The company's expansion in Tanzania will enable it to turn local requirements into infrastructure that delivers stronger outcomes for citizens, networks, and the wider economy. Hayo's solutions are designed to provide organizations with the visibility to make informed decisions and the infrastructure to act with confidence.
Hayo's data infrastructure building capabilities are expected to have a significant impact on Tanzania's digital landscape. The company's solutions will enable governments and operators to make informed decisions and act with confidence. By transforming complex sector data into a clear operating picture, Hayo provides organizations with the visibility and infrastructure needed to drive growth and development.
With its expanded presence in Tanzania, Hayo is well-positioned to support the development of resilient digital ecosystems in East Africa. The company's investment in local teams and digital infrastructure across priority markets is expected to improve performance, strengthen trust, and create lasting national and commercial value. Hayo's expansion in Tanzania is a significant milestone in its growth strategy, and the company is expected to play a key role in shaping the country's digital future.
Key points
- Hayo's expansion into Tanzania is part of its broader strategy to invest in local teams and digital infrastructure across priority markets in Africa.
- The company's solutions include National Mobile Registries (NMR), Short Messaging Services (SMS) and voice firewalls, network intelligence, and APIs.
- Hayo's expansion in Tanzania is expected to support the development of resilient digital ecosystems in the region.
