REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

President’s Delivery Unit (PDU)

July 7, 2021

Project Briefs for Key Projects in Lower Eastern Kenya

Project Name Konza Technopolis

County Makueni, Machakos, Kitui

Project Implementor Government of Kenya (Ministry of ICT through
Konza Technopolis Development Authority)
Project Objective • To position Kenya as a leading technology hub
in the region
• To be a major economic driver in the creation
of a competitive and prosperous nation
• To promote knowledge economy and
innovation in engineering, life sciences and
Information Communications Technology
sectors.
Contractor ICM SpA (Italy)
Project Categorisation This is a Flagship Program under Vision 2030.
It’s a key project under the Big Four Agenda
Project Components 1. Horizontal Infrastructure
2. Konza Complex
3. Konza National Data Centre and Smart City
Facilities Project
4. The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science
and Technology (KAIST)
5. Environment Conservation and Wildlife
Management
Horizontal Infrastructure • Construction of roads and drainage facilities
Project • Water collection, treatment and distribution
and sewage facilities

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 • Wastewater reclamation
• Solid waste handling facility
• Electrical and fibre optics conduits
• Landscaping of streets and parks
Konza Complex • Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Headquarters
• 9-floors Office block
• Conference facility
• Hotel Block
Konza National Data • Tier III National Data Centre
Centre and Smart City • Smart City facilities/services
Facilities Project • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Disaster Recovery Data Centre
• E-government and SME services
The Kenya Advanced A university-status institution specialising in: -
Institute of Science and • Mechanical, electrical and ICT engineering
Technology (KAIST) • Chemical, civil and agriculture
Project engineering/biotechnology
• Basic science education such as
mathematics and physics
Environment • Greening of Konza
Conservation and Wildlife • 50 acres set aside for tree nursery
Management • Proposal to set up smart tree nursery with
capacity for 20 million seedlings per year
• Wildlife management
Up-Coming Projects • Konza Digital Media
• Comprehensive Smart Immunization
(Vaccine) Facility
• Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (Special
Economic Zone)
• Science and Technology Park
Current Status • Office Block competed and occupied
• 22 investors including universities, hospitals,
and housing developments cleared to
undertake investments
• Engagement with relevant county
governments, local communities and players
in the SMEs and business community
sectors

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Project Benefits • More than 2,500 jobs already created
• Boost in markets for local materials in the
construction sector
• Technology and skills acquisition and
transfers
• Growth in neighbouring markets and town
centres
• Growth in land value in Konza and adjacent
areas

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