Ruto unveils Konza Phase 1, declares smart city open for investment

KONZA TECHNOPOLIS, Kenya, Oct 13 - President William Ruto has officially launched Phase 1 infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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President William Ruto officially launched Phase 1 infrastructure and smart city facilities at Konza Technopolis, declaring the city open for investment and emphasizing its role in Kenya's digital and knowledge economy.

President Ruto commissioned key installations, including East and Central Africa's first Solid Waste Collection Facility, a 120MV gas-insulated power substation, and the Silicon Savannah Intelligent Operations and Experience Centre. He also laid the foundation for the Konza Technopolis Affordable Housing Project, aiming to deliver 10,000 units.
The ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo affirmed Konza is "open, secure, and ready to host the future of African tech."
Konza Technopolis, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), offers investors incentives like a 10 percent corporate tax for the first 10 years, with KoTDA CEO John Paul Okwiri confirming over 80 percent of Phase 1 investment parcels are allocated.

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