Konza Technopolis on Saturday hosted a delegation of Japanese tech companies as part of a push to deepen bilateral collaboration in digital innovation, infrastructure development, and investment.
The engagement, which brought together government officials, private sector leaders, and representatives from Japanese multinationals, focused on exploring opportunities within Kenya’s growing tech ecosystem.
The delegation toured the Konza site and held discussions with officials from the Ministry of ICT and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA).
Kenyan officials highlighted existing areas of cooperation, including capacity building, smart city solutions, and research and development.
Japan has supported Konza through infrastructure financing and knowledge exchange, particularly in the fields of digital infrastructure and innovation policy.
The visit comes amid rising interest from foreign investors in Kenya’s digital economy, with Konza positioning itself as a hub for advanced technology and innovation across East Africa.
The Japanese firms expressed interest in potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, robotics, green energy solutions, and manufacturing, aligning with Kenya’s ambition to scale local tech-driven industries.
Both sides emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and long-term investment strategies to drive sustainable economic growth and regional competitiveness.
