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John Paul Okwiri

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri noted that growing competition and changing consumer behaviour require organisations to use data to make deliberate decisions about where to invest resources.He said technology is also changing how consumers access informatio

    Forget campaigns, marketers told to design growth
  3. August 2026
  4. The Standard

    Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri, represented at the event by Manager Building Services Paul Kioi, said the Kikuyu facility would give digital creatives and innovators access to modern working and learning spaces.“On completion, the Kikuyu Jitume Centre of E

    Kikuyu Jitume Centre to equip youth with skills for digital economy
  5. The Standard

    TDA Chief Executive Officer John Paul Okwiri said the agreement marks a significant step towards advancing Konza’s role as a national platform for technology-driven economic development.“This Collaboration Agreement marks an important milestone in our journey towards steering the

    Konza, Amazon Partner to drive Kenya's digital transformation
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    y 3,000 registrations from across the country, reflecting increasing interest among young people in careers within Kenya's expanding digital and creative industries.Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Technopolis Development Authority Chief Executive Officer John Paul Okwiri

    More youth embrace AI, digital skills training as creative economy grows
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Gov’t pushes creative economy jobs as 2,700 youth complete digital skills programme By Citizen Reporter June 30, 2026 08:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter TDA CEO John Paul Okwiri (left), KFCB CEO Timothy

    Gov’t pushes creative economy jobs as 2,700 youth complete digital skills programme
  10. The Standard

    In the same breath, the authority’s Chief Executive Officer, John Paul Okwiri, emphasised the transformative impact of the Jitume Digital Programme across the country.

    Nyandarua launches Jitume digital hub to drive innovation
  11. The Standard

    Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri said the conservancy forms part of the wider Athi-Kapiti ecosystem and is designed to safeguard key wildlife species while aligning development with environmental protection.“The registration of the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy mar

    Konza becomes Africa's first smart city wildlife conservancy
  12. Citizen Digital

    The Technopolis Development Authority CEO, John Paul Okwiri, welcomed this move stating that the process is a demonstration that technological advancement and environmental conservation are not competing priorities.

    KWS gives Konza Technopolis nod to register Wildlife Conservancy
  13. May 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

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    Konza Technopolis signs deal to boost cross-border Start-up collaboration
  15. The Standard

    Speaking during the event, Konza Technopolis Chief Executive Officer John Paul Okwiri said African countries must strengthen partnerships to support startups seeking cross-border growth.“For Konza Technopolis, this occasion is more than a gathering; it is a statement of intent th

    Kenya targets North African startups in regional innovation push
Business

Marketers urged to use data and strategy for economic growth

The News

At the Marketing Society of Kenya's annual conference in Mombasa, marketing professionals were challenged to move beyond campaigns and use data, technology and customer insight to drive measurable business results and Kenya's economic growth. Senior leaders emphasized that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding, clear value propositions, and the connection of creativity, technology and commercial outcomes.

11 September 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Marketers urged to use data and strategy for economic growth

    At the Marketing Society of Kenya's annual conference in Mombasa, marketing professionals were challenged to move beyond campaigns and use data, technology and customer insight to drive measurable business results and Kenya's economic growth. Senior leaders emphasized that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding, clear value propositions, and the connection of creativity, technology and commercial outcomes.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kikuyu Jitume Centre to train youth in digital skills

    Young people in Kikuyu and Kiambu County will access advanced digital skills training, workspaces and entrepreneurship opportunities at a new Jitume Centre of Excellence, offering instruction in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. Konza Technopolis partners with Amazon Web Services on digital skills

    The Technopolis Development Authority has signed a collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate Kenya's digital transformation and cloud adoption, positioning Konza as a regional hub for technology and innovation. The partnership will focus on skills development, business engagement, infrastructure alignment, and startup enablement.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Over 2,700 Kenyan youth graduate from digital media training program

    More than 2,700 young Kenyans have completed the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitization Workshop, a government-backed five-day programme held in Nairobi, as demand grows for digital skills in Kenya's expanding creative economy.

    2 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 30 June

  1. 2,700 youth complete government digital skills training programme

    A total of 2,700 youths have completed the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitisation Workshop, a five-day government-backed training initiative by the Technopolis Development Authority that introduced participants to emerging technologies and career opportunities in digital media, including photography, videography, graphic design, video editing and social media management.

    30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Nyandarua opens 112th digital hub for youth skills training

    Technopolis Development Authority launched the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub at a technical college in Nyandarua County, equipped with 50 devices to provide digital skills development and entrepreneurship opportunities. The hub's opening coincided with the graduation of 106 trainees from the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, bringing total beneficiaries to 200.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Konza Technopolis becomes Africa's first smart city wildlife conservancy

    Kenya Wildlife Service granted provisional registration to a 404.69-hectare wildlife conservancy embedded within Konza Technopolis's master plan, making it the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to formally integrate a protected conservation area into its urban development framework. The conservancy will be maintained for a minimum of 15 years under KWS regulations.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. KWS approves Konza Technopolis wildlife conservancy registration

    The Kenya Wildlife Service has granted Konza Technopolis provisional registration for a wildlife conservancy covering 404.69 hectares, forming part of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem and home to species including Grey Crowned Cranes, vultures, zebras, gazelles and Maasai ostriches. The conservancy must be maintained for a minimum of 15 years under KWS regulations.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Konza Technopolis hosts first IPDAYS forum for cross-border startup collaboration

    Konza Technopolis hosted the first IPDAYS forum in Nairobi, bringing together startups, investors, and policymakers from Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya to drive cross-border collaboration. The forum featured matchmaking sessions, investor pitches, policy briefings, and training workshops to accelerate market entry and strengthen innovation partnerships across Africa.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Kenya positions as gateway for North African startup expansion

    Kenya is positioning itself as a gateway for North African startups seeking expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa following the IPDAYS Nairobi x Silicon Savannah Startup Fair 2026, which brought together innovators, investors and policymakers from Kenya, Tunisia and Egypt. The forum attracted more than 60 Kenyan startups and six Tunisian startups for investment talks, networking, and discussions on regional market expansion and cross-border growth.

    14 May 2026 · The Standard

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