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Kenya puts Konza cloud expansion and spaceport plans before global investors
Kenya is pitching a portfolio of infrastructure opportunities to global investors in South Korea, including cloud infrastructure, a planned digital…
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Kenya and AWS build on Konza partnership with new cloud and digital skills push
Kenya and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are deepening their partnership on cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital skills after the…
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Konza Technopolis Is Becoming Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure Hub
A decade ago, Konza Technopolis was largely judged by construction milestones. Questions centred on roads, utilities and whether Kenya’s flagship…
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Behind Konza’s New Technopolis Development Authority Name Is a Wider Mandate
Kenya’s flagship smart city agency is now operating under a new legal identity after the Konza Technopolis Development Authority officially…
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New Isinya–Konza Transmission Line Strengthens Konza Technopolis
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has switched the Isinya–Konza transmission line and the Konza substation, marking a significant step in…
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Ruto Appoints Former Isiolo MP as Konza Technopolis Board Chair
President William Ruto has appointed former Isiolo South Member of Parliament Abdul Bahari Ali as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of…
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Kenya Targets North African Startups With Konza Innovation Forum
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) is hosting a high-level North African innovation forum this week, positioning Kenya as a…
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Treasury Backs Sh2bn Konza Facility as Tax Authority Expands Its Digital Backbone
The KRA data recovery site at Konza Technopolis is a Sh2bn public investment approved in Kenya’s supplementary budget for the…
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Huawei and Konza Launch AI-Powered BPO at Siaya Digital Hub
Huawei and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority have launched an AI-powered contact center platform at the Siaya Community Digital Hub,…
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Ruto to Charter Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology at Konza Technopolis
William Ruto announced that the government will issue a charter to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the…
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AUI Global Partners with Konza to Improve AI Leadership in Kenya
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AUI Global, a prominent leader…
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Konza Technopolis Adds ACTS Research Hub as Kenya’s Science City Enters a More Demanding Phase
When the African Centre for Technology Studies broke ground on a 2.1-acre parcel inside Konza Technopolis on Friday, the ceremony…
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Konza Listed in the Global 7 Wonders of Future Cities Initiative
Konza Technopolis has been confirmed as an official participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities initiative, a global programme…
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Konza’s Digital Ambition Has Reached the Point Where Treasury Steps Back
The plan to expand the Konza Data Centre has moved forward through Treasury’s PPP process with little public attention, shaped…
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President Ruto Launches Phase 1 of Konza Technopolis Smart City Facilities
President William Ruto has officially launched the first phase of Konza Technopolis, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s journey toward…
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Konza Technopolis Phase One Ready for Commissioning
Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city project under Vision 2030, is gearing up for a major milestone as Phase One…
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Konza Partners with AfriLabs to Support Kenyan Startups
As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025), AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation…
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Konza Technopolis Revenue Growth Shows Promise Amid Key Challenges
Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from…
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Is Konza Technopolis Progress Finally Living Up to Its Silicon Savannah Dream?
Kenya’s most ambitious smart city project, Konza Technopolis, evolves slowly but determinedly. The project is called Africa’s Silicon Savannah and…
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Konza Technopolis: The Rise of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah
Kenya’s dream of becoming Africa’s technology hub is coming true as its flagship smart city project – Konza Technopolis –…
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Korean tech firms to establish $1.4 million manufacturing plant at Konza
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Electronic Association (KEA) to establish a $1.4 million tech…
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Riara University to construct a Ksh20 billion campus at Konza
Riara University, a private university, has broken ground to build a new campus at the Konza Technopolis. The Kshs 20…
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Polish firm to establish drone plant at Konza
Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of Drones is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya. Adam Cudny, Farada…
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Konza banks on Technopolis Bill to accelerate development
The National Assembly’s Communication, Information and Innovation Committee has committed to fast-track the passing of the Technopolis Bill once it…
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John Paul Okwiri confirmed as Konza Technopolis new CEO
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has today announced the appointment of Mr John Paul Okwiri as its new CEO. Prior…
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Pathways and Konza partner to offer tech skills training for young people
Tech firm Pathways Technologies has partnered with Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to train and equip young people with tech…
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Konza and Moringa School Sign MoU to Support Jitume Program
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Moringa School have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the design and…
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New Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board Inaugurated
The new Board of Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has been sworn in with a commitment to fast-track the development…
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Konza kicks off access to affordable financing talks for its investors
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has initiated talks with financiers who will provide access to affordable and long-term credit to…
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Konza City To Host High-Level Global Innovation Conference in 2024
The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) has voted to host their high-level annual conference at…
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Konza National Data Centre Cited as an Accelerator of Digital Transformation
ICT leaders at the annual Connected Summit 2022 have cited the Konza National Data Centre as an accelerator of digital…
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Konza and Association of Startups sign MoU to support local startups
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and the Association of Startups and SME Enablers in Kenya (ASSEK) have signed an MoU…
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Konza launches ultra-modern security command centre
Interior CS Dr. Fred Matiangí and his Information Communication Technology counterpart, Mr. Joe Mucheru presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of…
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Government launches feasibility study for the Konza Digital Media City
The Government through the ICY Ministry in collaboration with South Korean government has launched a feasibility study for the Konza…
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Konza Technopolis Woo Investors, Outlines Project Progress
The 400 acres of Phase One of the Konza Technopolis project has attracted over 40% uptake by investors. This comes…
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Konza Technopolis unveils smart technology city plan
Konza City Technopolis is looking at developing its Phase 1 infrastructure through smart technology to reap the benefits of innovation…
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First Phase of Konza Techno City Construction Kicks Off
By Nixon Kanali / TechTrendsKE Work on Konza Techno City which is going to be the biggest Techno City in…
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NBO2 data centre launch deepens Kenya’s push to become East Africa’s digital gateway
Kenya’s digital infrastructure ambitions gained another major piece with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, a facility…
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Kenya’s technopolis vision is getting a new face, and young designers can shape it
The Technopolis Development Authority has opened a national competition inviting Kenyan creatives aged 18 to 35 to design the logo…
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Kenya courts Chinese telecom giant Guodong for digital infrastructure push
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, has received a delegation…
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Kenya’s Economy Is Moving Forward, Though New Risks Are Closing In
Kenya entered the second half of 2026 with encouraging economic data that suggests activity is gaining momentum. Still, fresh warnings…
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2,700 Young Kenyans Complete Jitume Digital Media Training
More than 2,700 young Kenyans have completed a national digital media training programme aimed at preparing them for careers in…
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Why the Telkom Kenya Buyout Still Casts a Shadow Years Later
The Telkom Kenya Helios buyout was supposed to bring closure to a long-running ownership question surrounding one of the country’s…
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Zachary Ochieng | The Next Frontier of UAE-Kenya Ties Isn’t Oil or Roads, It’s Algorithms
The recently concluded AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya convened over 15,000 delegates in Nairobi, affirming that what Kenya and…
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Kenya’s ICT Budget Falls Despite Digital Expansion Plans
Kenya’s ICT sector is entering the new financial year with a smaller budget but no shortage of ambition. Treasury has…
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Jitume Digital Programme Boosts Youth Employment in Bungoma County
The Government’s Jitume Digital Enablement Programme is enabling hundreds of young people in Bungoma County to access online jobs, digital…
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Kenya, France Deepen Digital and Infrastructure Cooperation
Kenya and France have placed technology cooperation at the centre of a new round of bilateral agreements signed in Nairobi,…
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Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project to Advance Inclusive Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially launched the AI for Disability Project, a cross-sector initiative aimed at developing and deploying scalable assistive technologies…
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Kenyan Media Previews AI for Disability Project Ahead of Official Launch
Ahead of the official launch of the Kenya AI for Disability Project, members of the media were invited to a…
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Kenya Maps Out Smart Cities Plan at Africa Urban Forum
Kenya used the Africa Urban Forum 2026 to outline how it plans to build smarter cities through digital infrastructure, with…
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Siaya Youth Innovators Honored at National AI Summit for MSME Solutions
Three youth-led teams from Siaya County received national recognition on Wednesday at the Kenya Software & AI Summit for developing…
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Students Build AI Tools for Farmers and Urban Planners in Africa
A 24-hour AI hackathon hosted by Qhala, Huawei, and Konza Technopolis during Africa AI Literacy Week has led to the…
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Huawei Cloud Summit 2025: Kenya Launches AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative
Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
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Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
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Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025 Scheduled for This Friday
Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025. …
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What Kenya Smart Cities Bill Means for Counties
Kenya is positioning itself to decentralize the digital future; hence, counties may be the ones to conceptualize the vision. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Foreign Cyber Threats in Kenya: National Strategies for Digital Defense
Cyber threats have become a national security challenge as Kenya is rapidly digitizing. Its digital assets, from financial institutions to…
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BUSINESS
[BREAKING] Kenya Cancels Controversial KSh95.68 Billion Power Project Deal With Adani
Kenya has cancelled the controversial KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736m) deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission…
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KETRACO Seals KSh95.68 Billion Power Project Deal with Adani
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a new deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission…
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Kenya budgets Ksh.16.3bn for ICT projects in FY24/25
The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh.16.3 billion to support initiatives in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the 2024/2025…
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Government launches digital media campaign to position Kenya as top tourism and tech hub
The Kenya Government has launched a digital media campaign dubbed, “Let’s Go to Kenya”, to promote the country as a…
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New Olkaria EcoCLOUD Data Centre to be fully powered by geothermal power
Olkaria EcoCLOUD Data Centre: Data centres have faced scrutiny about their environmental impact in recent years. Their rapid expansion has…
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#Budget2023KE: Government allocates Ksh 15.1 billion to fund the ICT sector
The government has allocated Ksh.15.1 billion for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the 2023/2024 budget. The funds will…
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Counties to discuss their ICT roadmaps at Connected Summit 2023
Counties will have a chance to showcase the milestones they have made in the digital space at the upcoming Connected…
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Kenyan government Jitume ICT Labs to empower youths with digital skills
The Government of Kenya has launched the first regional Jitume ICT Labs in Uasin Gishu and Bungoma Counties, in a…
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Roast House premieres today on Showmax with the roast of Boniface Mwangi
Last week we told you that Showmax was working on a roast show featuring 17 Kenyan comedians and 10 celebrities.…
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Kenyan government is considering creating a startup advisory board
The Kenyan government is considering creating a startup advisory board to support the continued acceleration of startups in the country.…
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Kenya to host the first ever Drone Tech and Data Expo
Kenya will this month host the first-ever Drone Tech and Data Expo under the theme ”The Roles of Drones and…
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Your personal data is safe with government institutions, Data Commissioner assures Kenyans
Data Commissioner, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait has assured Kenyans that their personal data held by government…
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[This Week In Tech] Facebook changes its corporate name to Meta and other top stories
This has been quite an interesting week for tech. We covered so many interesting stories from across Africa and the…
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ICT ministry fetes female bloggers in Blogging Challenge
Fifteen girls have been recognized by the Ministry of ICT for their exemplary performance in the just concluded Blogging Challenge. The…
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ICT Authority and Huawei Train Civil Servants on Latest ICT Trends
ICT Authority and Huawei have completed the latest online training for civil servants to bring them the latest ICT trends,…
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Presidential Digital Talent Programme Award Winners announced
The ICT Authority has announced the winners of the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP). The Authority hosted a virtual graduation…
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BUSINESS
How LG TwinWash supports Kenya’s vision of smart city solutions
LG TwinWash has gained popularity in the Smart Homes industry. LG TwinWash another piece of an intelligent appliance from LG,…
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BAKE Awards 2019 winners announced
The BAKE Awards 2019 winners were announced yesterday at an event held at the Utalii Hotel. The winners on the night…
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Paris based TV Network France 24 launches in Kenya, to be available on free-to-air digital platform
Paris based international news and current affairs television network France 24 has signed an agreement with SIGNET to launch its…
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The rise of innovation accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
While businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa have steadily been adopting 3rd Platform technologies such as cloud, mobility, big data analytics and…
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Huawei and Honeywell partner for smart city projects across the globe
Huawei has announced a new partnership with American based technology firm Honeywell Home and Buildings Technologies to pursue large-scale smart…
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TotoHealth wins this year’s Vision 2030 Innovation Awards
Hon. Rebecca Joshua Okwaci, South Sudan Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services gives an overall award to TotoHealth’s Executive Director…
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#connectedEA: EAC members seek to build a harmonised ICT framework to drive intergration
Dr.Fred Matiangi welcomes Uganda Minster for ICT to the East Africa Minsters Panel at Connected East Africa. The Connected East…
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Connected East Africa Forum to Draw Representation from the Larger East African Region
The dates for this year’s Connected East Africa Summit have been announced as 30th March to 2nd April 2015 at…
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Startups
ICT START-UPS TO BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR INITIATIVE IN BUSINESS ACCELERATION
Kenyan Innovators will benefit from resolute efforts, aimed at addressing challenges in the ICT innovation space, while availing a public…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Why Africa needs Smart Cities more than any other continent
Picture this, in the past days,Africa has been faced with a lot of problems which we could practically avoid. Look…
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AccessKenya to expand wireless network in the counties
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE AccessKenya Group has announced it will connect five new counties to its expanding fiber and wireless…
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