Inside Africa’s biggest Smart City, Konza Technopolis and why Kibaki’s legacy lives on | LNN

[@LynnNgugi]

Hello team LNN❤ Always nice seeing here:) What is your take home from today’s episode?

[@collinsamani6964]

Is a good initiative. Need to be known by investors. Did a song to advertise it called konza city imara by dreamzyk

[@Ken_W254]

@@LynnNgugi Kenya is a great country. It only lacks good leadership from the top due to bad politics.

[@chrisamoi8663]

Would want to know this. Now that they have already built the horizontal infrastructure and yet investors haven't come to set up the vertical infrastructure. Are they worried that the mess that comes with constructions will destroy this beautiful roads and walkways?

[@kw_akafarmer4058]

​@@Ken_W254this is a country of the blind who are led buy clueless opportunists playing agency, as it were, to unscrupulous mono-eyed and borderless buccaneers masquerading as development partners.

[@shannelmarcie6011]

According to information available, an acre of land in Konza Technopolis for a residential area is not sold outright, but is instead leased, with prices varying depending on the specific location and lease terms, but generally estimated around Ksh 24,000,000 per acre.    Key points to remember: No individual ownership: In Konza, land cannot be individually owned, so there is no "purchase price" for an acre; instead, you lease the land.    Lease rates vary: The specific lease rate per acre will depend on the location within Konza and the type of development intended.

[@charlize_254]

Deep down Zakayo anatamani kugrab hii city. Mwai kibaki continue resting in peace, you did marvelous stuff in this nation.

[@bellaolum9768]

😂😂😂

[@wellingtonemlolwa9065]

Nonsense 😠

[@miltononyango]

zakayo is a good man chief

[@eldios831]

​@@wellingtonemlolwa9065 visit nakuru and understand what zakayo grabbing means....usikasirike juu ya kulamba haga 😂😂😂😂

[@durellmwakulo4793]

​@@miltononyango ona uyu

[@goodluckmachangu5941]

I'm a Tanzanian and I'm learning a lot from Kenya. Kenya &Tz one love ❤

[@jedidahbintidaudi8241]

samehere Kenya never disappoints..taking a leaf from them for sure. HOngera jirani!!!

[@Gmedia_Africa]

Many thanks Jirani​@@jedidahbintidaudi8241

[@BARAKAGLOBALMEDIA]

Kibaki is watching and smiling from above. If only there were 2 presidents like him, this project would be completed by now

[@albertmatunda5387]

Impatient in Kenya

[@minajose6602]

If President Kibaki had another 10 years . Kenya would have been really far. The fact that these project is still ongoing is beautiful . Atleast we will tell the future generation that we once had a good president who thought of the greater good of Kenya. Unlike the ones who are destroying what our people fought so hard to have. If God blesses us with an innovative president, 1 more time, I am sure Kenya will be untouchable.

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

Watching from Nairobi.i can see this city coming to reality after watching an episode on chams media..Big to the late president mwai kibaki for coming with this idea of konza city.Not forgetting Dr Bitange Ndemo.

[@TM2-p3r]

Kudos to Mwai Kibaki for leaving such a legacy, it lives on!

[@richardodong8695]

Kibaki atabaki✊🏾💯

[@Emmanuel967-c2m]

Great project and all the best. I hope the boda boda chaos won't be allowed in this upcoming city.

[@ukmanrestorationhub]

😂

[@makenamakena316]

Kudos Kibaki, Has Ruto dug his claws into this- I was afraid he already has.

[@_Agapao]

Being an IT guy, I really love this kind of content ❤💯🔥

[@josephkabiru1385]

Same to me,,am seeing great opportunities

[@mediacare6744]

Mnamedi nayo... Hio ni drug brooo😂😂

[@Simply_light7]

These are the kind of projects and developments that we need as a country . Kenya is nice if only things can be working 💪🏿 Not only about stealing and corruption left ,right and centre

[@michellegrace3366]

Listening him speak about it and the look of the city brings a picture of how gulf cities are planned and honestly this will be a very beautiful city with all the amenities completed kudous to this vision 2030

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Exactly naona Qatar😅

[@SammyKaranja-o4w]

Hongera Mwai Kibaki. This was visionary, hoping the current thugs will not kill this project

[@Wakim849]

They must be salivating. Wait for the invasion by politicians

[@nyobs]

Thanks Lynn. Is it possible to have another such city in Nakuru, Kisumu, Wajir, Mombasa, Nyeri. This will help a spread across the country out and will avoid overcrowding one city . God rest Kibaki's soul in eternal peace.

[@jennifermcwhortet7934]

1 Chronicles ch. 4 vs 9--10 Jabez cried to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob...... Today, Let us all Arise and in ONE ACCORD say the same prayer for our Great Nation of Kenya. That He would bless us indeed as a Nation with yet another Mwai Kibaki.YES LORD we pray.AMEN

[@PatViona]

Africa rising. So proud of Kenya

[@izrajaqofficial2715]

Thanks to our late his excellecy 3rd President of +254🇰🇪 HON EMILIO STANLEY MWAI KIBAKI

[@CarolleB]

Truly H.. E Mwai Kibaki was a man with vision.🙏🏾❤️

[@albertmatunda5387]

​@@CarolleB, KENYANS rejected him like Ruto

[@owinod]

For some reason people are falling to remember Amb. Bitange Ndemo, who worked with Mutahi Kagwe to develop this concept. Dr. Bitange had a mockup of this city in his office and when you walked in, it was the biggest object in his office. He never failed to interest investors to buy into this dream. It is very refreshing to see that Eng. Tanui and now Okwiri have been turning the wheels towards 2030. Kudos gentlemen.

[@vickynthenya7088]

proud to be a resident at konza,greatful to God that our Canaan is here.kudos to this well informed CEO ,but we need to witness our jobless school leavers get jobs not having people being veried from nairobi

[@Only1Othello]

One love, watching from Guyana 🇬🇾. I look forward to meeting you soon Lynn 😊

[@HellenaAkinyi23_30]

Woow.. This bring hope and truly it's a matter of time Kenya we rise and make our founder father Former president Mwai Kibaki proud of his legacy moving forward ❤❤❤

[@karenkane2922]

They are using the same methods as the so called develope world, which have a lot of advantages. Am so proud that mana Africa is keeping up with self sufficiency and technology. Go Africa Go. Always remember one love, one unity, one people, one Africa. Africa belongs to Africans so don't forget to demand respect. We Love you mama Africa.

[@robertkoros8687]

Smart city indeed. KONZA CITY is a game changer on how to live and work in the near future..... Hats off of the brain child of this initiative. Excellency Mwai Kibaki,Mutahi Kagwe, Mugo Kibati and the entire team then upto present. ❤❤🎉🎉🎶🎶✨✨

[@stanmiano6995]

Thank Nyambura for bringing this good gentleman to give an update on Konza city development. Unfortunately, over 13 years into the project and not much to show for. Ethiopia borrowed the concept a few years ago, currently there have finished n absorbed over 60,000 of their unemployed population in into their finished project. Most likely, Konza city is another government cow. Please invite Dr. Ndemo, who was the key brain behind Konza city to come and give citizens some insights on this project. I think this project has become too political. The former ICT CS initiated a similar project in the central region, which made no sense. These are international projects and requires cohesiveness.

[@samsonotieno365]

What's the name of the Ethiopian project?

[@morrismwas5915]

what's the name of the smart city in central?

[@antonymuoki]

​@@morrismwas5915I think Tatu city

[@patriot_2022]

@@morrismwas5915 Tatu?

[@minajose6602]

Finally, someone who has said something very useful. Thank you

[@rubyruby4368]

Kibaki was a visionary leader who could see beyond the tip of his nose., may his soul rest in peace.

[@stanleyngugimwaniki5492]

Woooo thank you Lynn for remembering Mwai kibaki for today's conversation kudos when I see Mwai kibaki for education

[@babylii2007]

Very informative, we need such people in the cabinet planning for the country as well.

[@Wakim849]

Unfortunately any when people go to parliament they all become corrupt 😢😢😢

[@caxtonthuku7992]

The cabinet is controlled by the executive that is the president so he can't do much as he's doing now coz he'll be treated as a pawn

[@njeriwandaka]

This episode is inspiring . Believing in our own local human resources is amazing.Kenya has great minds and this development will give opportunities to many..I am wowed with the utilities underground infrastructure and the idea to lay it first before any development can be made will help stick to the city master plan .

[@ntalemathias1590]

Thanks Lynn am in Kampala. You neibors we're very proud of you. You've led the way.

[@venickrabera9258]

Lynn... You're the best..... You bring to board exactly what we want to hear

[@ukmanrestorationhub]

It's sound like heaven 😍 R.I.P Mzee Kibaki

[@edwinmaywa]

i wish they could link it with nairobi with an electric train track

[@christinenadupoi1135]

There is atrain Station there

[@edwinmaywa]

@@christinenadupoi1135 really

[@esem135]

There is the Nairobi Railway City in the plan, which I believe Atkins UK, who are doing it, would tap into that train network.

[@bravohbravine8742]

Kenya 🇰🇪 South Africa 🇿🇦 and Egypt 🇪🇬 these is the good way to go futuristic cities

[@zemagobena4379]

take Egypt out of this

[@bravohbravine8742]

@zemagobena4379 Why Egypt is African country is building Futuristic city like Kenya and South Africa

[@hillaryjones5069]

Leaders are quite different: some leaders like the late Hon Mwai Kibaki was thinking of developing a smart city from scratch; while some leaders are thinking of selling what was developed by other previous leaders. Selling JKIA, selling KICC tower, selling Hilton; selling,,,selling,,,selling. Not thinking of building anything; just flying to America, China, Germany, taxes, taxes, taxes.

[@KimMD.]

Usisahau selling labour 😢😢

[@hillaryjones5069]

@@KimMD. Kim you are killing me with laughters. I surely can't Ruto!

[@tomotwori1662]

Thanks to president Ruto😢and Uhuru who are and have added to what Kibaki started, wow! Nobody has sold anything, simply leasing, such that the government might not be pumping money for maintenance. All successful government work with the private sect. Check express way, kcb bank,

[@KimMD.]

@@tomotwori1662 ushaiskia the disease of being woke. Hio ndio uko nayo. The projects are packaged in an economic viable way such that the woke cant see the problem. Same way Forex, the concept is valid, but the implementation is most always the scam. A scam that most keep falling into because the concept make sense. The government projects all have viable concepts lakini ushastuka

[@tomotwori1662]

@@hillaryjones5069 leasing of government property to a private sector sometimes it the way to go. Taki example of kcb bank; when i was under the government, it struggled to be on it's feet. But now under private sector, it's making massive profit, maximum job opportunities just to mention. There are many more more pp partnership; express way,

[@felixodiala6143]

Good to see John Paul..aka JP, my KU parklands alumni...proud of you guy!

[@dylankanyubi3700]

Amazing, tuko na uwezo, not only just western or Asian nations, pia sisi Waafrika tuko na maarifa ya uvumbuzi. Asante kwa maudhui haya Lynn. 🙂

[@DRventura333]

Wow! this is absolutely Brilliant and most impressive. Grow and produce from within and you will never need a cane from someone else. Please plant many many more trees in the whole compound. Market it. Market it. Market it Well. Your late President Kibaki would be so proud of his fellow countrymen.

[@veronicahmuraguri2184]

It's good to hear all about the Konza development progress.Late president Kibaki would surely be proud. I am always excited to watch the progress updates. Glad to hear that Konza management is doing something about wildlife management. I am just curious to know if the neighbouring communities around Konza technopolis are involved in the wildlife management. I came to see a property around the Konza neighbourhood in 2022 but my heart sank when I saw the skin of a zebra on the land and felt like the settlement is interesting with wildlife conservation. It could be that the zebra had died out of drought. I hope the wildlife will be protected by all and sundry.

[@minajose6602]

If he was still the president, hii kitu ingekua imeisha ama almost kuisha. Anyway, let's hope itaisha na ianze kufanya kazi.Dont be surprised ukiona the one in Rwanda ikiisha before Konza.

[@esthernjenga5197]

Finally, some hope that things can work in our country.

[@CarolineWambui-d3j]

Good job Lynn! always cool seeing you here's doing super dope ❤

[@lawrencemburu5949]

At least something positive about our country and its future,Thanks Lynn for this show its been transformative

[@raelturungi682]

Thanks Lynn i have been wondering what happened to the project?but today i have seen and had the progress Pls let them plant more 🌴 its a beautiful project

[@tanteafricatalkshow2554]

Thanks for this point, exactly more trees! more trees! ❤

[@Ken_W254]

Why could Ruto not direct Adani to invest in this city by constructing a new airport from scrutch instead of an existing JKIA?

[@haggaiwandera96]

Sometimes I always ask myself if Ruto has advisers😊

[@KimMD.]

​@@haggaiwandera96consultants and advisors to consultants but ofcourse it's for their selfish needs

[@Ken_W254]

@@haggaiwandera96 I heard Ruto is advisor to his advisors

[@joyleenkiio386]

Its bcs jkia will be competing with Adani and then it will at sometime start loosing it's value since Adani will have better infrastructure than jkia

[@Ken_W254]

@@joyleenkiio386 Loosing value means something wrong somewhere. Competition is highly needed in kenya. Monopolization of businesses has done worse to kenyans

[@OCHIENGONWANGAOYAMO]

Yani jamaa mnamsahau Bitange Ndemo kwa hii project , I wish also you know that konza city is also nicknamed " kwa Ndemo"

[@FaithNduku-y4p]

Thus y i ❤this lady lynn.Very inspiring

[@Ken_W254]

That's so great but one observation i have noticed is as in this 21st century kenya should try and move from two way lane kind of roads to one way lanes

[@davidsonk5701]

Kibaki did very well and set very high standards unlike now no project is going on nothing is working WIZI BILA KAZI TU

[@lenso3757]

This is excellent

[@teclakagai754]

Great conversation ❤❤❤

[@ClareCF25]

This is very very advanced city that is coming up. I love it ❤

[@alukweKopite]

Ethiopia 🇪🇹 took up the Konza project and developed the City of Hawassa

[@newdoris5119]

True. LNN should cover this

[@oliverxavier4972]

I remember Steve Mbogo saying something about smart cities and the Blackrock people

[@kw_akafarmer4058]

The compartmentalization of the herding into the planned techno-tyranny is so covertly fine tuned, we have to be on red ritho if we're even to start getting it.

[@LaizaZiwaya-s8u]

This is wow ❤

[@StephenMbugua-kf2ec]

Good job Lynn Ngugi

[@haggaiwandera96]

This guy is really an Engineer, he has the plan of of the whole complete city in his head

[@rubyruby4368]

I think its wise to have a sport Stadium.

[@christymeshack]

Wow, kudos to our Kenyan people. We're headed somewhere. We've even surpassed US on the NO digging of trenches whenever a new cable company is being introduced. This invention is quite something 👍. Tuendelee mbele kabisa😊

[@7yqgevdj6]

Konza smart city ni mfumo wef wanasukuma allover the world as part of nwo

[@milkahwangui2353]

MR RUTO NA MR GACHAGUA BADALA WATRY KUMALIZA KUJENGA NAIROBI NAKURU DUAL CARRIAGE. NI KUTUSIANA TUU😢😢😢 KAMA WATOTO WA WARAABU AKILI HAKUNA😮

[@Firestarter001]

Such a racist statement written in upper case.

[@princessmahar4340]

Thank you Lynn Smart cities is like smart watch, smart phone Smells like nwo wait and see Almighty keep us and you will witness the evil they will bring This Is An Era of truth even himself he doesn't know th meaning of those cities

[@Floridagyal7575]

Yes our people need to wake up.

[@princessmahar4340]

@chermainehoogbergen822 we must tilt the tide to our favor otherwise they will win. We must raise our collective consciousness

[@zipporahnzisa1084]

Waoo I have aka plot somewhere near there...😊

[@johnmasha7851]

Are you married😊😅

[@solokialo8373]

😂😂😂😂​@@johnmasha7851

[@yicaafrica2011]

I'm selling some more. Reach out.

[@zipporahnzisa1084]

@yicaafrica2011 ok

[@topnineshow]

The most visionary leader Kenya ever had! Kibaki.

[@Shameji1234]

This is the best legacy

[@Kingpharaoh-r6q]

Don't allow Ruto to buy anything there please 😂

[@josephmcoluoch219]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@loycecarolkhayeli]

You're Very right, 👍🏾 koz wee we can't risk everything 😂

[@tomotwori1662]

It's Ruto advancing what Kibaki started

[@NPY2024]

😂Ruto is likely already owning the best corner or intersection there

[@tomotwori1662]

@@Kingpharaoh-r6q ruto is working so hard to see kibaki's vision come to reality

[@therealitiesoflife01]

He didn't talk about the prices or how we can find out about the prices. I must say this smart city is good, but not the first. Check out Eko Atlantic in Lagos; Sandton in South Africa. These smart cities have been there long since before Konza. But good job done to Konza and Africa.

[@vincentabiero9239]

I like your diverse coverage Lynn and the way you are always up to date

[@prudycherry]

He was a legend,most of his project are standing

[@kiangurajason1183]

Oh Emilio Mwai Kibaki! May God Almighty continue resting your soul in everlasting peace. You are the last patriotic president we had. Rest in peace Your Excellency. Your memory is always a blessing.

[@hondanielkeino1443]

Amazing, beautiful ,smart City ❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍

[@benterbii]

I love the data driven decision bit of it,lookin forward to work with the Data Center😊

[@kevinkiplagat1755]

It's a beautiful project. We just pray it doesn't involve Mr. Must go and his cabal of corrupt pathetic thieves.

[@Usercintahcin]

Ruto, uhuru, raila soon mkichunguza mtaskia konza metropolis they own 99% shares of it wanaimezea mate

[@Ben-fb8he]

Kama wanafika bei let them invest it still benefits every kenyan

[@aooshosho4255]

My efforts right now by Allah's grace i will save for konza city so that biidhinllah in 2030 i will be one of investor or a business man in konza thats if you will build a mosque recognise the Muslims society as well.....

[@dripdazzle8649]

It's part of the plan there is a whole area set for mosques, churches, temples anything religion

[@benjaminongwae9811]

Kibaki had some great men who carried his vision

[@rubyruby4368]

People like Muthaura, Kiraitu , Michuki, Karua and Mutahi kagwe.

[@caxtonthuku7992]

They should have a good light railway around the city even if it will b managed by private investors and also BRT and that will complete the transport system that is at a city status .. oh and also an airport, good stadium for sports

[@NewEsther-d2l]

One day I will invest in Konza city. Thank you Lord.

[@SammyKaranja-o4w]

This guy is well informed and inspires confidence. His predecessor was a disaster

[@bulsonndegwa6003]

Brownfields - old developments without tech, Greenfields - news developments and embracing tech.

[@repotranstech]

Can wait to host my applications here.

[@danielkambale1616]

That is great work going on. Congratulations!

[@davidsonk5701]

Why is it taking this Konza project over a decade to be operational and functional?kibaki was a true leader and thinker i hope it will not get sold to adanis

[@maishjunior4651]

We need such developments bt it's going very slow, I guess tatu city even if it's not a green city is doing much better!! Also by 2030 it won't be developed much!!!

[@georgerobbins5560]

Great video. Great Initiative. Fantastic.

[@gesurareyuaat-zl1wd]

Forward thinking! Thanks 🙏🏾 ❤️👍🏾

[@richardmugwandia7578]

Kenyan governors should use konza as a benchmark on matters drainage systems and sewage systems.

[@IbrahimAli-b4e]

Hizi projects are supposed to be in all counties cause of the devolution that we have in our country but because of the greedy politicians it's almost to impossible,devolution means you can live and work or even get all the services needed

[@nancywilliam8292]

Lynn mambo🖐, hope sijachelewa sana, it's always feels good to be here😊

[@mambomaithya1855]

Good job Lynn. The Konza dream inspires me.

[@movingwheels26]

Always inspiring, keep up the good work,and always looking to the next video as i continue doing My content too,am so encouraged to do more on My channel too

[@newdoris5119]

This project was launched 2009, I was excited about it as a young person. But 15 years later I'm over it and other things have developed. Why use main grid electricity when renewable is an option. Vacuuming waste is not innovation 😅. Did you know there are different grades of plastic requiring different recycling treatment machines? Ketraco high voltage still contribute to global warming

[@Themeoarts]

12:27 Very key

[@josphatmainye1127]

Wow. Amazing interview with revelation. Will there be an airport?

[@wamukoyaderrick]

They’re not just roads, they’re actually boulevards .

[@raandit471]

@wamukoyaderrik Tongue in cheek ama uko serious? Different between Boulevard, Street, Road,....?

[@elijahmugendi2785]

​@@raandit471Boulevard is like an Avenue

[@LoveHumansAsGodLovesYou]

This is the ideal Kenya that I would love to live in. How much are the houses?

[@TheTeddykimani]

Do we have cultural centres in konza.. because it would be such a shame if we didn't. About residentials we should have minimum square meters with minimum amenities requirements for the whole nation for 1b 90SQM ,2b 140SQM,3b 100SQM,4b 270SQM,5b 330SQM etc

[@LatifahNsubuga]

Good 👍 evening team LNN Thanks LYNN ❤ for bringing back inspire global looking forward to learning as always

[@mochamaonsando5920]

The big challenge is marketing and promoting Konza to international investors , so that it’s fully occupied within six years, by 2030. That will require minimum government interference, tax incentives and zero tolerance for corruption!!

[@tripplem8188]

Iam in love with Konza smart city❤

[@monicahbucher2503]

Great job 👏🏽👏🏽 Indeed Africa is the future.