The Kenyan and Korean Governments have today launched four Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) projects aimed at fast-tracking the development of the Konza Technopolis project.
The EIPP projects for the year two between the two countries include; the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and Integrated Control Centre, Establishment of a Startup Ecosystem at Konza Technopolis, Development of Smart Logistics in Konza and the development of the Konza-Nairobi Corridor Transport Network.
The year two EIPP projects launch follows the successful implementation of the first EIPP projects in March 2022 which included the Development of the Smart City Master Plan, Feasibility Study on the Integrated Control Centre focusing on Security Operations and the Establishment of a transportation network and smart mobility plans that meet urban functions of the city.
Speaking during the launch ceremony in Nairobi, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy in Kenya, Eliud Owalo lauded the partnership progress between the two countries and noted that the EIPP projects will further boost the government’s agenda on the digital economy.
He said: “The initiative marks yet another great milestone in the development of Konza Technopolis and for the transformation of Kenya through technology and innovation. This launch, today, follows the successful implementation of Year One Projects under the program last year, after the signing of the governing MOU.”
“Konza Technopolis has identified several candidate projects for consideration and I am pleased to note that four additional projects have been approved for implementation during the second year of the development program,” added the CS.
He noted that the Kenya Kwanza government is keen to forge partnerships that will spur the country’s socio-economic transformation, particularly in the digital economy.
The CS further noted that 3,000 government services are now available in the E-citizen as part of the government’s commitment to drive innovation and technology in the country.
