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BY Nii Ntreh, 3:00pm June 22, 2020,

Five ambitious smart city plans in Africa that hold the most promise

by Nii Ntreh, 3:00pm June 22, 2020,

The government plans to complete the techno city some time after 2030. The Konza Development Authority (KTDA) estimates Konza will bring in $1bn every year and create 100,000 jobs. There are critics, though, who are skeptical that techies will want to relocate away from Nairobi, already a buzzing technological hub. — Konza Tech City. Photo Credit: Konza Development Authority via CNN

Konza Tech City, Kenya

Konza Tech City is expected to be a futuristic city built for purposes of tech innovation. Kenya hopes to complete Konza by 2030, providing over 100,000 jobs in the process.

Konza will house tech creators and enthusiasts from Kenya and other countries.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: June 22, 2020

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