Technopolis Development Authority

Also known as: Konza

Technopolis Development Authority — government organization implementing digital skills training and technology infrastructure across Kenya, including Konza Technopolis and Jitume Digital Hubs.

2026-06-032026-10-10

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June 2026
11 JunThe 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
10 JunCitizen 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
3 JunThe 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

Kajiado launches digital center to expand youth tech access

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Kajiado county is constructing a Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence in Kitengela to provide young people, innovators, and entrepreneurs access to digital infrastructure, skills, and economic opportunities. County leaders also called for prosecution of individuals allegedly grabbing government land, noting that seventy acres at the Kitengela Institute of Technology have been recovered following a presidential directive.

23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

Kajiado launches digital center to expand youth tech access
Kajiado county is constructing a Jitume Digital Centre of Excellence in Kitengela to provide young people, innovators, and entrepreneurs access to digital infrastructure, skills, and economic opportunities. County leaders also called for prosecution of individuals allegedly grabbing government land, noting that seventy acres at the Kitengela Institute of Technology have been recovered following a presidential directive.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

Technopolis Development Authority board fully constituted for digital transformation
The Technopolis Development Authority has completed its board appointments with three new members—James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang, and Yunis Omar—enabling the Authority to implement its expanded national mandate under the Technopolis Act, 2026.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →