Konza Technopolis

Konza Technopolis
Silicon Savannah
LocationMachakos/Makueni/Kajiado Buffer Zone
Coordinates1°41′20″S 37°11′06″E / 1.689°S 37.185°E / -1.689; 37.185
DeveloperHR&A Advisors, Inc
Construction costKshs 1.2 trillion
ArchitectSHoP Architects
Size2,000 ha (5,000 acres)
Websitewww.konza.go.ke

Konza Technopolis, also known as called Silicon Savannah, is a large technology hub planned by the government of Kenya to be built 64 km (39 mi) south of Nairobi on the way to the port city of Mombasa.[1][2] It is marketed as a key driver of Kenya's national development plan, known as Kenya Vision 2030. As of January 2019, the project appeared to be far behind schedule.[3]

  1. ^ Anderson, Mark (5 January 2015). "Kenya's tech entrepreneurs shun Konza 'silicon savannah'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Kenya begins construction of 'silicon' city Konza". BBC News. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Kenya Struggles to Give Life to Futuristic 'Silicon Savannah' City | Voice of America – English". Voanews.com. Retrieved 14 November 2020.