Ground breaking at Konza Technology Park, Nairobi

As part of the Vision 2030 Flagship Programmes, the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Information and Communication intends to set up a technology park at Konza. This project commenced in 2009 with the procurement of a 5,000 acre site, 60kms south east of Nairobi and the engagement of International Finance Corporation to guide and advise on project implementation. Based on studies undertaken, the main focus agreed is on Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Software Development, Data Centres, Disaster Recovery Centres, Call Centres and Light assembly manufacturing industries to drive the growth of the City.

The ground breaking ceremony was held by H.E. Mawi Kibaki on 23 January 2013. It is anticipated that the first phase of Konza City will create over 17,000 direct and indirect jobs.

It is planned that the Konza Tech city will host a BPO park, Science Park, Convention centre, mega mall, hotels, international schools, world class hospitals, Championships Golf Course, Financial District, High Speed Mass Transportation and Integrated Infrastructure.

The main objective of developing an ICT park is to enable to job creation as well as being an avenue to provide the necessary environment to attract investment. It is part of a wider scheme to position Kenya as the region's technology hub, using development to entice more companies to set up base in the country.

The park will also facilitate business activity within and outside the country, reinforce efficient linkages between the private and public sector, promote the acquisition and usage of ICT in the country and promote good ICT governance.