Kenya is seeking to deepen cooperation with South Korea on smart cities, digital infrastructure, innovation and emerging technologies as it continues to develop Konza Technopolis as a key component of its digital economy strategy.
Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, held discussions with a delegation from the University of Seoul and the Korea Development Institute (KDI), which is conducting a study on the outcomes and linkages of Korea’s development cooperation programmes supporting Konza Smart City.
The discussions reviewed the development of Konza Technopolis, including the policy and institutional support provided by the Kenyan government and coordination among institutions involved in the project.
The engagement also examined Korean development cooperation initiatives such as the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP), Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) and Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF).
Kenya and South Korea further explored opportunities to expand cooperation in smart-city development, digital infrastructure, innovation and emerging technologies. Discussions included strategic initiatives such as the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST) and Digital Media City.
Tanui described Konza Technopolis as a strategic platform for Kenya’s ambition to develop a globally competitive digital economy. Stronger partnerships with South Korea, he said, could help translate technical expertise and development cooperation into investment, innovation and sustainable economic growth.
The engagement underscores Kenya’s continued efforts to position Konza as a technology and innovation hub while leveraging international partnerships to advance the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.
