The Kenyan and South Korean governments have launched four Economic Innovation Partnership Programme (EIPP) projects, to speed up the development of the Konza Technopolis.
These projects include the integration of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and integrated control centre, the establishment of a startup ecosystem, development of smart logistics and the development of the Konza-Nairobi corridor transport network.
Information, Communication and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the projects under the partnership are a commendable leverage to boost the government’s drive on digital economy.
“The government is keen to forge partnerships that will spur the country’s socio-economic transformation, particularly in the digital economy,” Owalo said.
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He said Kenya is committed to driving innovation and technology, highlighting the 3,000 government services currently available in the e-citizen.
State Department for Roads Principal Secretary John Mbugua, said the ministry will fully support the pact, especially in the development of the road infrastructure to the smart city as part of the wider national infrastructure development for the country.
Last year saw the development of the smart city master plan, a feasibility study on the integrated control centre focusing on security operations and the establishment of a transportation network and smart mobility plans that meet the urban functions of the city.
The 2022/23 Kenya-South Korea EIPP will be implemented by the Korea Trade-Investment and Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA).
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