Konza Technopolis is laying the groundwork for industrial growth through roads, power infrastructure, water systems designed to attract manufacturers. As factories take shape within its Export Processing Zone, the technopolis is moving from infrastructure development towards a new phase of industrial investment, with the potential to expand production and create employment opportunities for Kenyans.
John Paul Okwiri, Chief Executive Officer of the Technopolis Development Authority, says Konza has invested in essential infrastructure to prepare the technopolis for private investment. The authority is now focusing on attracting companies to establish factories and other facilities.
Aerial view of industrial facilities at Konza Technopolis’ Export Processing Zone, where factory buildings are creating space for manufacturing enterprises. The development reflects the technopolis’s ambition to attract investors and establish a base for industrial production.
The entrance to Lanbao Garment Konza EPZ Limited at Konza Technopolis. The facility is part of the technopolis’s emerging industrial landscape, with garment manufacturing expected to contribute to local production and employment.
Coracias Solar’s facility showcases the diversity of industrial investments taking shape at Konza. The technopolis has identified solar products and accessories, alongside textiles and electronics, among the manufacturing activities expected to contribute to its industrial growth.
Internal roads link industrial buildings and provide access for workers, suppliers and transport vehicles. According to Okwiri, Konza has developed approximately 40 kilometres of road network to support movement within the 5,000-acre technopolis.
Electricity infrastructure is a critical component of Konza’s investment proposition. The technopolis has established power distribution facilities, including a 400 kV substation developed through Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, to support the area’s growing demand for electricity.
Waste water reclamation facilities form part of Konza’s essential infrastructure. These systems are designed to support water supply, manage waste water and provide services needed for sustainable development and the operation of businesses.
Workers at the industrial zone, doing finishing works and site improvements at the Export Processing Zone to shape the environment around the manufacturing facilities and operationalize the functions of the factories.
