Development - New Cities
Konza Technopolis: Welcome to Silicon Savannah KONZA TECHNOPOLIS, AFRICA’S SMARTEST INVESTMENT destination will host the most creative, impactful technology that will disrupt industries and transform lifestyles. Designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the Technopolis provides unparalleled opportunities to deploy game changing technologies, make data driven decisions and deploy sustainable smart water and energy use that will lower the cost of doing business and open up economic opportunities for Africa. Most of residential parcels in Phase One have already been taken. All our parcels are fully serviced, with a plug and play utilities feature. The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Africa’s most forward university, has began. A world class Digital Media City is on course. 262 acres of nature parks and recreational areas, keeping Africa’s promise of everyday interaction with nature are set. We’re building the city of the future!
Why Invest in Konza Technopolis Konza Technopolis Special Economic Zone represents a strategic opportunity to invest in the growth of the ICT sector in Kenya as well as the country’s overall economy. When completed, Konza Technopolis will be a world-class technology hub, home to leading companies in education, life sciences, telecom, and BPO/ITES. Commercial space for these uses will be complemented by diverse residential neighborhoods, hotels, a variety of retail offerings, community facilities, and other public amenities. Konza Technopolis will be a walkable city, one that includes high-quality public spaces, active and varied amenities, and short commute times between destinations. Konza Technopolis offers excellent connections within Kenya and the rest of the world through 28
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land and air. Konza is located 60 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city. The A109 highway connects Konza to Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and Mombasa, the primary port of entry to East Africa and Kenya’s second largest city. Konza’s world class infrastructure, high connectivity, active public realm, and cosmopolitan environment will allow companies to attract top talent and companies to the region.
Kenya has completed a 10 year Master Plan for Science and Technology Parks The Ministry of Education has completed a 10 year Master Plan for Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in Kenya, Principal Secretary State Department of University Education and Research, Amb. Simon Nabukwesi has said. He made the remarks while giving an address during the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) Africa Division Forum Webinar hosted by Konza Technopolis virtually. “This plan which provides a framework for the implementation of STPs in the next 10 years is indeed a major boost in our efforts to strengthen the country’s knowledge economy. We are at a good place as a country as we now have a framework for the implementation of the STPs in the coming years,”Amb. Nabukwesi said. The forum brought together IASP leadership, global players in the technology space and key stakeholders in the Science and Technology Parks to discuss The Place of STPs in Africa’s Economic Recovery-Impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. Speaking at the same event, Amb. Dr. Samori DAWN
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