Where is Konza Technopolis?

Kenya
Konza Technopolis, previously called Konza Technology City, is a large technology hub planned by the government of Kenya to be built 64 km south of Nairobi on the way to the port city of Mombasa. It is marketed as a key driver of Kenya’s national development plan, known as Kenya Vision 2030.

Who started Konza City?

Groundbreaking of Konza Technopolis Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki broke ground in Malili marking the start of the development of Konza Technopolis. The Board of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) was appointed as a special purpose entity to facilitate the development of Konza Technopolis.

When was Konza City launched?

In 2009, The Konza Technopolis project was initiated with the procurement of a 5,000 acre parcel of land at Malili Ranch, 60km south east of Nairobi along Mombasa-Nairobi A109 road. With this, the realization of Africa’s Silicon Savannah officially launched.

How can Konza Technology City make a positive impact in Kenya?

Konza is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s economy by creating opportunities for local investors, attracting external investors, supporting start-up incubation and creating jobs for locals. Dr Adeya insists that the project will create over 17,000 jobs by 2017.

Where does Konza Technology City in Kenya begin?

Konza Technopolis is a business process outsourcing (BPO) project that is being marketed by the Kenyan government through Kenya ICT Board. It is dubbed “where African silicon savannah begins”.

Who is Tetra Tech in Konza Technology City?

Tetra Tech: An international engineering services firm developing the infrastructure concepts for Konza. Konza Technopolis was allowed by the Parliament Account Committee and endorsed by the Kenyan Government.

Is the Konza Technopolis a walkable city?

Konza Technopolis will be a world class sustainable technology hub and a major economic driver. Konza will be a walkable City with diverse programs and amenities, a sustainable green city with Integrated technology throughout. Konza (Konza Technopolis ) is a key flagship project of Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic development portfolio.

Why is Konza considered a world class city?

Konza will be a world-class city, powered by a thriving information, communications and technology (ICT) sector, superior reliable infrastructure and business friendly governance systems. Is one of the fastest growing sectors with a high potential for job creation.

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