President William Ruto Monday commissioned Phase 1 infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis.
These including 40 kilometers of modern road, 170 kilometers of water and drainage systems, 6 kilometers of utility tunnels housing fibre optics, a 120MW smart power sub-station, among others.
Themed “Powering Kenya’s Future A Smart City Open for Investment,” the event signified the operational readiness of Konza Technopolis as a fully enabled investment destination and innovation hub driving Kenya’s digital and knowledge economy.
During the Presidential tour, the President commissioned several key installations within the smart city.
These included the Solid Waste Collection Facility the first of its kind in East and Central Africa, the 120MV Power Distribution Substation that engages gas insulation that reduces environmental impact, and the Silicon Savannah Intelligent Operations and Experience Centre, which showcases the deployment of smart city technologies in the horizontal infrastructure across the city.
In addition, the President laid the foundation stone for the Konza Technopolis Affordable Housing Project, with a commitment of 10,000 modern housing units with associated amenities in addition to the first 3,000 units under construction to advance the Government’s Affordable Housing agenda and creating new opportunities for local communities.
The high-level ceremony had representatives from Makueni, Kajiado and Machakos counties, government officials, corporate executives, diplomatic representatives, investors, and members of the local community.
Among the dignitaries were the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, and the Principal Secretary, Eng. John Tanui, who reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring Konza Technopolis remains a model for sustainable, technology-driven urban development.
The President emphasized that Konza Technopolis stands as a national priority under the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), leveraging the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy to create high-value jobs and enhance digital inclusion.
“Konza Technopolis represents the spirit of our new Kenya innovative, forward-looking, and globally competitive. The investments we are witnessing here today are a testament to our vision of transforming Kenya into a digital powerhouse,” remarked the President.
Echoing this sentiment, CS William Kabogo noted: “The commitment we witness from today, is the final piece of assurance that investors require. Konza is open, Konza is secure, and Konza is ready to host the future of African tech.”
With the physical and digital infrastructure now complete, Konza Technopolis is leveraging its designation as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to provide an unmatched value proposition for investors. Incentives include a 10% corporate tax for the first decade and perpetual VAT and Stamp Duty exemptions on goods and services within the Zone.
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) confirmed that over 80% of Phase 1 investment parcels have already been allocated to a diverse portfolio of local and international investors, underscoring strong market confidence and commercial viability.
KoTDA Board CEO, John Paul Okwiri noted: “Over the years, we can confirm that we are on course to achieve the mandate of Konza Technopolis through the various projects that we have showcased to you today. We have the capacity, we have the efficiency, we have the mandate and the conviction to deliver the transformation necessary for our country Kenya.”
The successful Presidential visit reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering support for Konza Technopolis, signaling to global markets that Konza is built, operational, and open for business ready to host the industries, innovators, and investors powering Kenya’s digital future.
