KONZA TECHNO CITY December 2,2015
Konza Smart City- the Best Choice for Kenya
Smart City…many IoT Applications Cloud and Services Platform + Integrated Operations Center Logistics Optimization Factory Optimization Smart Grid Traffic Flow Optimization Stadium Hospital Optimization Home Energy Management Comms Network Optimization CITY SMART CITY FACTORY SMART FACTORY HOSPITAL SMART Connected Connected HOSPITAL HIGHWAY SMART Traffic Cameras Ambulances HIGHWAY Automated Car System Intelligent Medical Devices Intelligent Digital Signage
Program will be distributed throughout the “Stitch” on specialized “bands” connected by a mixed-use “bar.”
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GOALS OF UNIVERSITY ANCHORS To create an environment that stimulates creative research and technology transfer To facilitate synergies of co- location between innovation and commercialization at Konza To foster global partnerships in the export of knowledge, goods and services within Konza City’s patronage To ensure that design of the site infrastructure, landscaping, architecture and site detail are of high quality, visually and functionally integrated with Konza City
UNIVERSITY PLANS Stimulates creative research & technology transfer Facilitate synergies of co- location between innovation & Commercialization at Konza Foster global partnerships in the export of knowledge, goods and services within Konza City’s patronage
Completion of 4.1km Konza road to gravel standards Timelines: Sep. 2014 – Sep. 2015 Current status: 95% Complete Snagging in progress 8
Completion of 8.1KM Access roads to entire Phase 1A - gravel standard Timelines: Jun. 2015– Oct. 2015 Current status: Contractor on site 25% Complete Timelines: Jun. 2015– Oct. 2015 Current status: Contractor on site 25% Complete 9
Streetscape Design Guidelines Design Procure Construct What’s Under Start: March 2015 Duration: 1.9 yrs. Finish: December 2016 Status: Pre-qualification list developed for 24 consortiums after REOI; Guidelines developed 100% What’s Under the New Konza Street? Power Streetlights KPLC/Other Communications Fiber Optics Other Cable Concrete Duct Banks
Government is anchoring the project through several iniatives Konza Katumani Road advertised on 30th June 2015 by KERRA Construction of new Mlolongo Weigh Bridge started. Dualizing of Mombasa Rd. to Machakos advertised
Phase 1 Supplied with Electricity Construction of Reliable Sub-station on going Supply from ISINYA & SUSWA sources KoTDA allocated 20 acres KETRACO Request made by KoTDA for rerouting high voltage lines Discussions on-going on funding options KPLC
KoTDA Complex Design Procurement Construction Start: 01 October 2015 Finish: 28 February 2017 Prequalification & Evaluation of design consortium completed Construction to begin in February 2016 The mixed-used Complex will be ready for occupancy in April 2017 13
Design Guidelines Completion November 2015 KoTDA Hub University Wastewater Treatment Water Treatment Drainage Electrical ICT Network Streetscape December 2015 Schools Hospitals Fire and Police Station Worker Housing Commercial & Residential Confirm project cost for Access Roads Grading
Incentives SEZ related exemptions VAT for taxable Goods and services purchased for construction and infrastructure works. All existing taxes and duties payable on all special economic zone transactions. Stamp duty exemptions payment of advertisement fees and business service permit fees levied by the respective County Governments' finance Acts Rules and regulations will be released soon.
Konza is ready! Are you? Participate in the expression of interest (EOI) Closing this month Be a part of the Konza ecosystem Let Konza catapult your business into a global business! Rules and regulations will be released soon.
Here is how you can reach us... Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) Capital West Business Centre, 5th Floor Email: konza@konzacity.go.ke Tel: +254(0) 204343013/4 Web: http://www.konzacity.go.ke/ We are ready!