President William Ruto has inaugurated a number of strategic infrastructure projects at the Konza Technopolis in Makueni County. This move indicates an important step in his government’s undertaking to revamp Kenya’s standing as a world-class, innovative economy.
In his speech at the event, President Ruto declared that the government would soon put up a National Infrastructure Fund to gather resources for critical development projects which would greatly accelerate Kenya’s progression towards a middle-income country within 30 years.
The head of state praised the accomplishment of the Affordable Housing Programme, calling it a radical idea that is generating employment opportunities and raising living standards throughout the country. Those who bemoan the programme’s flaws, he said, have no idea Kenya’s development plan.
On the continuous developments in Konza Technopolis, referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, President Ruto said that the city is quickly becoming the center of technology, research, and business that will lead Kenya’s digital economy transition and becoming a first-world country.
He also cleared the way for Phase One of Konza’s high-tech infrastructure, which consisted of 40 kilometers of modern roads, 170 kilometers of water and drainage systems, six kilometers of utility tunnels housing fiber optics, and a 120MW smart power substation.
“I reaffirm the government’s full commitment to completing and operationalising Konza Technopolis to lay the country’s foundation of digital transformation and create jobs for our young people.”said the President.
Moreover, he singled out and commended Kenya’s development partners such as the governments of Italy, South Korea, China, and the United States for their cooperation in turning the Konza vision into reality as Africa’s leading innovation hub.
He further stressed on the point of an inclusive government, making the point that it is indispensable in promoting unity, involvement, and sustainable development.
The President promised that his administration would continue to implement infrastructure projects in every part of the country that would turn Kenya into a regional hub for innovation, industry, and prosperity within the East African Community.
