ABOUT US
Vision
A leading global Technopolis and Hub of Innovation
Mission
To develop a thriving sustainable Smart City and a vibrant innovation ecosystem contributing to Kenya’s knowledge Economy
Core Values
Nurture
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence
Strategic Focus
ICT and IT enabled services
Life sciences
Engineering and Emerging technology
Our Enablers
Research and development
Education and skills development
Commerce and enterprise Development
Our Story
Over the Years
2008
- Official announcement of Konza Technopolis as a vision2030 Deliverable project by H.E president – Mwai kibaki
2012
- Konza Technopolis Development Authority is inaugurated to oversee the development of Konza Technopolis.
- Masterplan development
2014
- Phase 1 Infrastructure development kickoff
- 1st strategic plan is developed
2016
- Phase1 Development takes shape.
- Launch of Konza Innovation Ecosystem Initiative
- Konza Greening initiative launch
2020
- Completion of the Cradle – Konza Technopolis
- Business operations kick off at Konza Technopolis
2021
- Launch of 2nd strategic plan
- IASP inspiring solutions -3rd place award
- Commissioning of the national Data Center
2023
- Charter of the Open University of Kenya
- Opening of Africa Center for Technology Studies
- Opening of the Green and Digital innovation Hub at konza Technopolis
- 100th Jitume Digital Hub is Launched.
2024
- Groundbreaking of Riara University
- Completion of phase 1 Horizontal infrastructure.
- Hosting of the International Association of Science parks and areas of innovation world conference.
- Signing of a financing agreement towards the development of Kenya Konza Digital Media city.
TOWARDS 2030
- We continue to Accelerate the impact of Konza Technopolis
Awards & Recognitions
Sustainable cities finalist – World free zones 2023
Inspiring solutions 3rd overall
IASP world conference 2021
Best public sector sustainable project – Africa climate summit – 2023
Best Diversity and inclusion public Sector organisation - 2022
Standards & Certifications
ISO 9001-2015
Konza Technopolis Development Authority
LEED Platinum certification
Konza Cloud
Uptime Tier III of Constructed Facility
Konza Cloud
ANSI/TIA-942 Standard
Konza Cloud