INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT KONZA TECHNOPOLIS, KENYA
Konza Technopolis is the
culmination of a 2009 dream to make Kenya a global center for science, technology and innovation.
As the development of Konza Technopolis is on the way, there are unique opportunities within the ecosystem presented to investors from diverse backgrounds in a multitude of sectors including:
Development of the Phase 1 infrastructure is underway. This phase will occupy approximately 400 acres with over 100 individual development parcels representing all aspects of a fully functioning Technopolis, including:
Commercial parcels: These parcels will provide the space for setting up retails, primary and secondary neighborhood centers as well as civic parks.
Technology parcels: KoDTA aims to attract Research, Education and Commercial partners in ITES, Life Sciences and Engineering. An innovation atmosphere will be developed within Konza Technopolis. Innovation and entrepreneurism leads to an increase in patenting and an increase in the quality and quantity of relevant skilled workers available to work in these critical industries. Konza will attract investors and build programs aimed at commercializing the products of research. Konza Technopolis will provide a strong innovation ecosystem to educate new and existing tech entrepreneurs.
These parcels have pre-determined uses such as Data Centers, as well as an opportunity for Technology companies to set up their offices / branches. 34 parcels are available for these technology-based enterprises.
Property Development (Residential/Commercial) / Universities, TVET Institutions and schools / Hospitals (inc. University hospitals) / Research & Development Facilities / Enterprise Incubation / ICT (including Tier 3 and 4 Data Centers) / Light manufacturing and industry / Retail establishment / Hotels & Convention Centers / Entertainment (e.g. Stadiums, cinemas, etc.) / Utilities (Energy, Water) / Infrastructure and Logistics.
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This project entails the universities in Konza Technopolis which are envisioned as a special place where innovative groups develop and apply modern technology; as a place where higher education and industry come together, and a site of life-long learning. Universities have the ability to promote the confluence of superb teaching, research, scholarship, creative works and service.
The Master Plan of Konza Technopolis has seen the development begin on Phase 1 (est. completion 2022) which is expected to attract 30,000 residents upon completion. Overall, Phase 1 will include workers across a wide income spectrum. This will translate to 5,000 housing units. The proposed housing projects will cater for the high-end market and the Bottom of the Pyramid populations through provision of Affordable Housing Units. Around 40 parcels are available for this housing.
Overall, Phase 1 will include workers across a wide income spectrum. These workers and their families will require housing in Konza Technopolis, creating a community of 30,000 residents.
These families will need 12,960 residential units that can be affordably rented/purchased.
Of these, the majority will be targeted towards professional middle-income families with a substantial share developed for both high and low-income families. Families living in Konza Technopolis will demand several ancillary services such as schools, retail accommodations and entertainment venues. Investment opportunities in the residential real estate sector include townhouses and apartments within predominantly residential neighborhoods, and apartments above retail within a predominantly mixed-use district.
- – Residential Housing: APPROX. GROSS BUILT AREA: 1,028,000 m²
- – Office/Technology: APPROX. GROSS BUILT AREA: 725,000 m²
- – University: APPROX. AREA 343,458 m²
- – Healthcare: APPROX. AREA: 59,500 m²
- – Light industrial Zone: APPROX. AREA: 10,300 m²
- – Retail: APPROX. AREA: 172,200 m²
- – Hotels & Convention Centers: APPROX. AREA: 75,200 m²
- – Energy: APPROX. AREA: 121,406 m²
- – Entertainment: APPROX. AREA: 73,800 m²
