THE FUTURE IS IN AFRICA S URBAN DEVELOPMENT. By Eng John Tanui, Konza Technopolis CEO

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2 THE FUTURE IS IN AFRICA S URBAN DEVELOPMENT By Eng John Tanui, Konza Technopolis CEO

3 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA S 2016 GDP GROWTH FORECASTERS Kenya: 6.0% Nigeria: 4.1% Ghana: 4.7% Angola: 3.8% South Africa: 1.6% GDP Forecast 4.2% Regional Inflation 8.4% Growth outlook revised down by 0.2% FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa - January 2016 FOCUSECONOMICS

INFRASTRUCTURE SHORTFALLS IN AFRICA Only 31% of theafrican rural pollution lives within 2km of a paved road compared to 65% in the developing world, and 90% in the East Asia and the Pacicfic Only 60%

4 INFRASTRUCTURE SHORTFALLS IN AFRICA Only 31% of theafrican rural pollution lives within 2km of a paved road compared to 65% in the developing world, and 90% in the East Asia and the Pacicfic Only 60% of people living in sub-saharan African cities have electricity, in rural areas, it s just 14% Courtesy of ODI. Infrastructure need of Sub-Saharan Africa to exceed $93B annually over the next 10years Financing gap of more than US $50 billion Investment in infrastructure & Knowledge Economy is critical to unlocking Africa Urbanization is an emerging challenge (AICD)

5 KENYA S VISION 2030 External Resources Policy guides sourcing and management of Official Development Assistance (ODA)

7 PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE External Resources Policy guides sourcing and management of Official Development Assistance (ODA)

8 RESHAPING AFRICAN CITIES Mega Cities will increaseby 25% by 2025; at an average growth rate of 3.4%, 1.2 billion people, 60% of Africa s population, will be urbanised by 2050 Dar es Salaam Nairobi Kinshasha Growth of African Cities % Increase, forecast Casablanca 4.1 million Algiers 3.6 million Alexandra 5.6 million Luanda Addis Ababa Abidjan Dakar 4.3 million Addis Ababa 5.6 million Dakar Lagos Ibadan Accra Abidjan 6.3 million Douala Alexandria Algiers Casablanca Cairo Durban Accra 3.5 million Ibadan 3.1 million Douala 3.1 million Luanda 8 million Nairobi 6.2 million Dar es Salaam 6.2 million Johannesburg Cape Town Migration Mega City population,2025 Urban population,2025 Cape Town 3.8 million Durban 3.2 million

9 THE FUTURE OF URBANIZATION Urbanization has changed from tradition urban space to innovation space EDCF should begin to focus on the Future of African, which is urbanization

10 THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS Kenya, has now matured into a globally recognized hub for technology and innovation. Boosted by government support, interested investors, and low barriers to entry, young tech-savvy Kenyans have led the way for this evolution.

Pool of Human Recourse - Kenya as window to EAC with 170 million Population Good Location: From Nairobi One can access any location in Africa with not more than a 3 hours flight.

11 Pool of Human Recourse - Kenya as window to EAC with 170 million Population Good Location: From Nairobi One can access any location in Africa with not more than a 3 hours flight. ICT Connectivity: We are connected to 4 submarine cables which hold more than 2.8 terabytes of bandwidth WHY KENYA IS AN ICT HUB Good Transport: The country has entry points through air, sea and land. The country is finalizing on the Standard Gauge railway Konza has sufficient and reliable power with a 400KV substation designed to be in the city Power Connectivity: Kenya has surplus power with the current installed capacity being MW. The government has rolled out plans to increase the power generation to 5000MW

12 KENYA IS A LAND OF CHAMPIONS

13 KENYA IS NOT JUST A TOURIST DESTINATION Digital migration for TV 37.7 million Mobile Subscription in March 2016 representing penetration of 89.2%. broadcasting by 30th March 2015 becoming on of the leading African countries Mobile Money: 26.7 million transaction billion Kenya shillings in Jan Digital learning with Domains: 56,259 registered domains, March 2016 introduction of laptops to Class

14 KONZA TECHNO CITY - KENYA

THIS IS US The vision for Konza Techno City is to be a sustainable, world-class technology hub and a major economic driver for the nation, with a vibrant mix

15 THIS IS US The vision for Konza Techno City is to be a sustainable, world-class technology hub and a major economic driver for the nation, with a vibrant mix of businesses, workers, residents, and urban amenities. It will develop world-class infrastructure and technology to facilitate research, education and business.

16 THIS IS OUR FUTURE Konza Techno City will be: A Sustainable, World-class Technology Hub The City will have a vibrant mix of: Businesses Workers Residents Science and Technology Urban Amenities A Major Economic Driver for the Nation A Global Centre of Innovation

17 THIS IS OUR DREAM To build a smart city with: World-class infrastructure Education and research facilities To build Africa s Silicon Savannah: Technology enabled business innovations Global Innovation Centre Regional Technology Hub

18 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Construction of 4.1 Km access roads by KURA Complete the rough grading of 8.1 Km access road Equipping and piping the seven boreholes Energy Master Plan for KTC Designs of fibre connectivity to KTC complete Konza Complex

19 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Work with Master Delivery Partner 2 (MDP2) on: Guidelines for Universities Guidelines for Public and Worker Housing Guidelines on Wastewater Treatment Design Guidelines for Streetscape

EPCF PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Streetscape and sub-surface utilities(1) Waste water treatment and recycling facilities(2) Bulk water treatment Booster station and garage(3)

20 EPCF PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Streetscape and sub-surface utilities(1) Waste water treatment and recycling facilities(2) Bulk water treatment Booster station and garage(3) Fibre optic reticulation(4) Power,Electrical distribution and sub-station(5) Solid waste treatment facility(6) INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT CONSTRUCTION & FINANCING(EPCF)

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL This project involves the establishment of a world class healthcare facility that is recognized internationally to offer specialized medical treatment.

21 INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL This project involves the establishment of a world class healthcare facility that is recognized internationally to offer specialized medical treatment. Land has already been secured for the projects. They will be also R&D and education facilities in life sciences to support the hospital. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT

22 TIVET INSTITUTION This project involves the establishment of a technical and vocational institute that will be used to train people for the skills that will be required for the operation of the city. Land has already been secured. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT

23 R&D FACILITIES This project involves the establishment of a technical and vocational institute that will be used to train people for the skills that will be required for the operation of the city. Land has already been secured. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT

INCUBATOR FACILITIES The project involves running of incubation facilities to support Small and Medium enterprise with a view of growing them to be able to occupy Konza

24 INCUBATOR FACILITIES The project involves running of incubation facilities to support Small and Medium enterprise with a view of growing them to be able to occupy Konza Techno City. The various fields of focus are Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Technology Enabled Services and City Support Services INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT

25 FUNDING OPTIONS Kenya Government through EPCs ( ICT Network, Electricity Distribution Grid, Water Distribution) Approx: USD 0.68B Government of Kenya is funding horizontal and offsite infrastructure at Approx : USD 0.44B Direct Private investments ( Most buildings and common use facilities in Konza) Approx: USD 5B

communication networks in Konza meet global standards this work

26 THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS As a smart city, the government is committed to ensuring that the overall infrastructure and communication networks in Konza meet global standards this work is ongoing and we are conﬁdent that soon we shall have the 1st planned city in Kenya.

27 THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors. The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors. The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors.

28 Thank You!

SENIOR EXPERTS DIALOGUE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AND THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION AGENDA

SENIOR EXPERTS DIALOGUE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION AND THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION AGENDA ON CITIES AS INNOVATION HUBS FOR AFRICA S TRANSFORMATION DATE: 2 4 November 2016 VENUE: Sierra Burgers