HISTORY

Major Phase1 infrastructure begins First Konza Technopolis building complete – Konza Complex

Public facilities: police, fire, schools and recreation Major Phase 1 Infrastructure Construction Begins Parcel Leasing Begins

Commitment for Konza Data Center with China Exim bank Phase 1A and Technology/ University Bands Begins

KETRACO substation & ICTA fiber line complete Anchor tenant signed – KAIST

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.

In 2012, the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology retained a team of consultants led by New York City based HR&A Advisors, Inc. to prepare a detailed business plan and master plan for Phase 1. The Master Development Partner1 (MDP1) team included SHoP Architects, Dalberg, Centre for Urban and Regional Planning, OZ Architecture,..Read More

In 2009, the Government of Kenya hired the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank, to advise on the development and implementation of a world-class technology city, which would grow the BPO/ITES and other technology industries in Kenya. The Government commissioned feasibility studies that demonstrated the viability of Konza, the focus..Read More

In 2008, the Government of Kenya approved the creation of Konza Technology City as a flagship Kenya Vision 2030 project. Vision 2030 aims to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030. As part of this vision, Konza will be a sustainable, world..Read More