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President William Ruto on Monday officially launched Phase One of the infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward becoming a digital and innovation-driven economy.
Held under the theme “Powering Kenya’s Future – A Smart City Open for Investment,” the event signaled the city’s full operational readiness as a modern investment and innovation hub.
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During his visit, President Ruto commissioned several key installations, including the Solid Waste Collection Facility, the 120MV Power Distribution Substation, and the Silicon Savannah Intelligent Operations and Experience Centre, which demonstrates the integration of smart technologies across Konza’s infrastructure.
The President also laid the foundation stone for the Konza Technopolis Affordable Housing Project, which will deliver 10,000 modern housing units with essential amenities, complementing the first 3,000 units already under construction.
“Konza Technopolis embodies the spirit of a new Kenya — innovative, ambitious, and globally competitive. What we see here today reflects our vision of transforming Kenya into a digital powerhouse,” said President Ruto.
At the ceremony, ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and Principal Secretary John Tanui reaffirmed the government’s commitment to positioning Konza as a model of sustainable, tech-driven urban development.
“President Ruto’s dedication gives investors the assurance they need. Konza is open, secure, and ready to power Africa’s digital future,” CS Kabogo stated.
With both physical and digital infrastructure now in place, Konza Technopolis is leveraging its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status to attract investors through incentives such as a 10% corporate tax for the first 10 years and permanent VAT and Stamp Duty exemptions on goods and services within the zone.
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According to the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), over 80% of Phase One investment parcels have already been taken up by local and international investors — a strong indicator of market confidence in the project’s viability.
Konza CEO John Paul Okwiri said the progress reflects Kenya’s commitment to innovation and transformation.
“We are on track to deliver Konza’s mandate. We have the capacity, the efficiency, and the conviction to drive Kenya’s digital transformation,” he noted.
