This archive report was first published on 20 July 2020.
On the cusp of a major milestone, the National Data Centre at Konza Technopolis is nearing completion of Phase One of the project, with Principal Secretary (PS) Jerome Ochieng confirming that services will soon be available to the public.
Located at the heart of Konza Technopolis, the Data Centre has already attracted significant interest from both public and private entities, with the PS revealing that government ministries and other agencies will be among the first to migrate their data to the centre.
During a recent site visit to the Konza Technopolis, the PS was accompanied by Kilome Member of Parliament Nzambia Thaddeus, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) Board Chairman Dr. Reuben Mutiso, and KoTDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Eng. John Tanui.
According to the PS, Phase One of the Data Centre is now ready for utilization, with the storage of data set to play a crucial role in the government's push for increased use of technology.
Among the beneficiaries of the Data Centre will be the Covid-19 Contact Centre, which will be provided with hosting services, as well as innovators incubated by KoTDA.
With Phase Two of the project set to incorporate smart city facilities and services, the Data Centre is expected to support the government's immediate requirements and business enterprises, while also providing an environment for implementing and piloting initial smart city services for Konza Technopolis.
As part of the project, the PS also donated handwashing machines and sanitizers to residents of Malili Town and engaged them on possible Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects that the government can provide through KoTDA.
With the project having started in June 2019, the Data Centre is set to become a world-class facility, driven by a thriving ICT sector, superior reliable infrastructure, and business-friendly governance systems.
