Details of New NSSF Smart City Near JKIA
The ambitious plan comes against the backdrop of the modernisation of JKIA in a bid to accommodate an increase in the total handling capacity of visitors from 7.5 million to 22 million passengers...
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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced plans to develop a 1,000-acre smart city in Mavoko, near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
- The ambitious project aims to create a connected neighborhood integrating residential, commercial, industrial, and hospitality spaces, embracing the "15-minute city" concept.
- Key organization involved: National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
- The development will prioritize green building practices and smart technology, with bidding for engineering, procurement, construction, and financing partners closing on July 17.
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