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Technopolis Development Authority

Also known as: Konza

Technopolis Development Authority — operates Konza Technopolis smart city and digital skills program, recently partnered with Amazon Web Services on cloud adoption.

2026-06-032026-08-26

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. 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
  3. Citizen Digital

    The ceremony was presided over by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, officials from the Technopolis Development Authority (formerly Konza Technopolis Development Authority), which is implementing the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, and other government leaders.

    Kikuyu breaks ground for Jitume Centre to provide advanced digital training
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Technopolis Development Authority (TDA) has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation, cloud adoption, innovation and digital skills development.

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

    The graduates completed the five-day Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitization Workshop, an initiative by the Technopolis Development Authority held at the Jitume Digital Media Factory in Nairobi.

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

    The graduates completed a five-day hybrid training under the Jitume Digital Media Tools Sensitisation Workshop, an initiative by the Technopolis Development Authority that introduced participants to emerging technologies, industry practices and career opportunities in digital med

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

    Audio By Vocalize The Technopolis Development Authority has deployed drones to broadcast more than 36,000 tree seeds across the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, marking a significant step in the use of technology to restore degraded ecosystems and advance sustainable land

    Konza deploys drones to restore degraded land in landmark conservation initiative
  10. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Technopolis Development Authority has officially launched the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub at the Ol Kalou Technical and Vocational College (TVC) in Nyandarua County.

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

    Audio By VocalizeKonza Technopolis has reached a historic milestone after the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) granted provisional registration to a 404.69-hectare wildlife conservancy embedded within its master plan, making it the first purpose-built smart city in Africa to formally

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

    KWS gives Konza Technopolis nod to register Wildlife Conservancy By Roy Ouma June 10, 2026 04:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter An aerial view shows a section of the Konza Technopolis Phase One project.

    KWS gives Konza Technopolis nod to register Wildlife Conservancy
  13. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeRuth Murithi, the Knowledge Economy and Innovation for the Technopolis Development Authority Manager.

    Jitume Digital Hub transforms youths livelihoods in Bungoma
Society

Kikuyu Jitume Centre to train youth in digital skills

The News

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

Yesterday

  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 20 August

  1. Kikuyu construction begins for digital training centre

    The government has begun construction of a Jitume Centre of Excellence in Kikuyu Constituency to expand digital skills, innovation and employment opportunities for young people. The centre will provide advanced training in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital content creation.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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

Friday 26 June

  1. Konza Technopolis uses drones to restore degraded land

    The Technopolis Development Authority deployed drones to broadcast over 36,000 tree seeds across the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, dispersing 75 kilograms of seedballs containing three indigenous tree species across 1,000 acres to regenerate vegetation cover and advance sustainable land management.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard

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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jitume Digital Hubs equip Bungoma youths with online work skills

    Digital literacy hubs in Bungoma are providing young people with practical digital skills, internet access, mentorship, and devices, enabling them to earn income through online work such as writing, teaching, and digital contests.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard

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