H.E. President William Samoei Ruto at the official launch of Phase 1 Infrastructure at the Konza Technopolis

Today, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau  accompanied H.E. President William Samoei Ruto at the official launch of Phase 1 Infrastructure at the Konza Technopolis.

This remarkable event marks an important milestone in transforming the landscape of technological innovation and economic advancement in the country and beyond borders.

The President commissioned Phase One of Konza’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, including 40km of modern road, 170km of water and drainage systems, 6km of utility tunnels housing fibre optics, a 120MW smart power sub-station, among others.

The President toured Konza Technopolis Experience Centre and Intelligence Operations Centre and other infrastructural projects to witness state-of the art facilities and an advanced tech ecosystem for system integration and interoperability.

Konza Technopolis is a flagship project of the Government of Kenya, developing as a Science Park and Area of Innovation. Konza brings forth technological advancements and avails vast opportunities for job creation and attracting investors and entrepreneurs from across the globe.

In his remarks, the CS recommended a holistic whole government approach that will onboard all Ministries into pioneering and developing projects at the Konza Technopolis to propel it as the best technological hub in Africa.

In attendance were: Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Alice Wahome, Makueni Governor, H.E Mutula Kilonzo Junior, Kajiado Governor H.E Joseph Ole Lenku, Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Mr. Eliud Lagat, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, Hon. John Kiarie, Government Spokesman Hon. Isaac Mwaura, Chairperson of the Standing Senate ICT Committee Hon. Allan Chesang, Chairperson of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board, Prof. Raphael Munavu, and Konza Technopolis CEO Mr. John Paul Okwiri.

Also present were Principal Secretaries (ICT and the Digital Economy) Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui  , (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) Steve Isaboke EBS, Principal Secretaries and dignitaries.