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Inside Silicon Savannah, a dream coming true

Artist’s impression of the Konza Techno City Pavilion. Photo/Courtesy of KOTDA

Kenya, keen to entrench its role as East Africa’s business hub, has moved to jump-start a $10 billion technopolis, potentially transforming global investment flows and opening up lucrative opportunities and commercial benefits for investors in the region.

Kenya’s Silicon Savannah dream is finally coming true, with the 250-300 acres of Phase One allocated to various sectors, architectural designs for the landmark building (Konza Techno City Pavilion) complete and a number of investors waiting to break ground.

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