Kenya’s flagship smart city, Konza Technopolis, has achieved three significant milestones: winning the Esri Special Achievement in GIS award, launching a pioneering drone traffic management system, and signing an innovation collaboration with AfriLabs.

• Recognition at the Global GIS Excellence Awards in San Diego emphasized Konza's effective use of GIS for urban planning and smart services.
• John Paul Okwiri, CEO of Konza Technopolis, noted that the award validates their technology-first development approach.
• The new drone traffic management system supports safe drone operations in compliance with regulations and aims to boost investment in Kenya's tech future.