Kenya kickstarts multi-billion-dollar Konza Tech City
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Konza Technology City is planned for completion around 2030
The Kenyan government intends to spend a reported US$14.5 billion on the creation Konza Technology City
State-owned Kenya Railways intends to connect Konza City to a new 180 km/h (110 mph) rail network between Mombasa and Malaba
It's claimed the city will offer world class communications infrastructure
The plan for the semi-circular Konza City
Phase 1 of Konza City's construction
Phase 2 of Konza City's construction
Phase 3 of Konza City's construction
Phase 4 of Konza City's construction
Article Summary
The Kenyan government intends to spend a reported US$14.5 billion on the creation of Konza Technology City or "Silicon Savanna," which Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki hopes will become Africa's answer to Silicon Valley. Recently underway, the ambitious venture will see the construction of a brand new city on 20 sq km (7.7 sq miles) of what is currently natural savanna, 70 km (43 miles) southeast of Nairobi.
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