[kictanet] Looking back at Konza

[bitange at jambo.co.ke]

A facility like Konza is overdue.  So far we have more than 18
Universities both local and International wanting space at the Science
Park.  The Park is just next to the IT Enabled Services Park.  This is the
only way you can develop the tripple helix (Universities, Government and
Industry) in order to enhance innovation and competitiveness.

When you see Giant organization like Nokia setting up at I-Hub it tells
you we are behind in what we have been doing.  Indeed our thinking has
always been minimalist and always comparing ourselves with Somalia.  We
must begin to develop the confidence to compete with the best.  We have
just started and we must continue to encourage this.

I have explained the Sameer debacle in an earlier post.  We must now
develop the SEC Law quickly so that we can create the necessary
incentives.

Ndemo.




> So why are we building a completely new city and for all intents and
> purposes a facility already exists?
>
> On Sunday, February 26, 2012, Dennis Kioko wrote:
>
>> ***** of Sameer says that the park was completed, and remained empty for
>> almost 2 years, awaiting the initial agreement that the government was
>> to
>> move in.
>>
>> It then became clear that the government was in no hurry to move in, and
>> real estate can not afford to remain empty ....
>>
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