Konza Technopolis

Core Mandate

To develop Konza Technopolis as a globally competitive smart city by creating an enabling environment through utilization of ICT for socio-economic development.

Vision

A leading global Technopolis and innovation hub.

Mission

To develop a thriving sustainable smart city and a vibrant innovation ecosystem contributing to Kenya’s knowledge Economy.

Core Values

Nurturing
Innovation
Collaboration
Excellence

Market and promote

Establish a strong value proposition to encourage businesses to move to Konza. Attract real estate developers and prospective tenants.

Manage distribution of parcels

Lease Konza land through a 99-year ground lease from the federal government. Negotiate sub-leases with developers for parcel development.

Regulate development

Guide real estate development according to master plan principles. Create and administer incentives to businesse

Finance public infrastructure

Secure funding from the Central Government to provide incentives, services, and infrastructure to move Konza forward. Redirect, in a flexible and independent manner, the national government funding secured. Collect user fees, assessments, and other revenues, and re-invest the funds generated back into Konza. Borrow capital funds at attractive market rates, in order to effectively leverage resources, with the resultant debt being serviced by either revenues generated by the project, national government guarantees, or both.

Develop public infrastructure

Oversee real estate development and fund physical infrastructure, either independently or through public private partnerships (PPPs).

Manage transaction services

Facilitate business at Konza through expeditious and clear one-stop procurement and permitting. Provide and oversee PPP provision of high-quality services. Collaborate with appropriate governmental entities to obtain high-quality municipal services.