The Technopolis Development Authority says the next stage of Konza will rely on private capital to construct buildings, set up industries and expand commercial activity across the 5,000‑acre site.

CEO John Paul Okwiri explained that the government has completed master planning, excavation and core infrastructure, making the site ready for investors.

Key infrastructure already in place includes about 40 km of internal roads, electricity distribution, solid‑waste and wastewater facilities, and a 400 kV substation supplied by KETRACO.

Within the export‑processing zone, investor Lucky DJX plans textile and electronics manufacturing, including solar product lines, a venture projected to generate up to 10,000 jobs.

The development also hosts the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the National Data Centre, the Open University of Kenya and Riara University, supporting research and digital transformation.

Konza’s housing plan commits 10,000 residential units, with the first 1,000 slated for completion by November 2026, alongside walkable amenities, pedestrian walkways and cycling lanes.

The Jitume programme will provide digital‑skills training, computers and hubs for young Kenyans to prepare them for jobs in the emerging digital economy.

Konza was recognised with the 2026 WBBA Smart Gigacity Excellence Award, highlighting its fibre network, AI‑driven operations centre and automated waste system that moves 40 tonnes of rubbish daily.

Officials urge Kenyan entrepreneurs to explore opportunities at the technopolis, noting that its success depends on how quickly investors establish businesses and residents move in.