KENYA LARGE SMART CITY KONZA TECHNOPOLIS

#smartcity #konza #kenya #techcity #siliconsavanna VIDEO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Konza Technopolis ‪@konzatechnopolis‬ and THE WORLD ABOUT GILLY ‪@gillysworld254‬ SUBSCRIBE TO THESE CHANNELS FOR MORE INFO ABOUT KONZA TECHNOPOLIS #Konza #Technopolis, located 64 kilometers south of #Nairobi and spanning #Machakos, #Makueni, and #Kajiado counties, is a major development #project under Kenya's #Vision2030. With an investment of KES 1.2 trillion (USD 15 billion), it aims to be a leading smart #city and #technologicalhub in #Africa. Since its approval in 2008, the #project has progressed through key milestones, including the establishment of the #KonzaTechnopolis Development Authority, development of a master plan, groundbreaking in 2013, and significant #infrastructure advancements. Notable achievements include the completion of a #KETRACO substation, #ICTA fiber line, and the first major building complex. The city is designed to foster #innovation, #education, and business growth, featuring facilities like the #Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the newly announced #RiaraUniversity campus. Despite a slower-than-expected pace, #Konza continues to develop as a cornerstone of Kenya's #economic and technological aspirations, with a recent focus on creating a #DigitalMediaCity to enhance the creative and #digital sectors.