Konza Digital Media City Enters Design Phase as ICT Ministry Unveils Major Update on Ksh30.8 Billion Creative Hub
The announcement signals renewed momentum for one of the country’s flagship digital infrastructure projects under Kenya Vision 2030, with the government positioning the facility as a game-changer for the creative economy, digital innovation and youth employment.
Speaking during an event at State House on Monday, June 29, ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Tanui revealed that preparations for the multi-billion-shilling project had advanced significantly following successful financing negotiations with the Government of South Korea.
According to the Principal Secretary, the next major milestone will involve the commencement of architectural and engineering designs before construction begins.
“We are setting up a Digital Media City project with your support and negotiations to help us get support from Korea. We are soon starting the designs of the Digital Media City, which will provide ready platforms for our creative sector,” Tanui announced.
He added that “this will be the biggest centre on the continent and will help our creatives to do much more than what’s happening at the moment.”
The proposed Konza Digital Media City (DMC) is expected to occupy approximately 160 acres within the Konza Technopolis and is designed to become a regional centre for film production, digital content creation, animation, gaming, broadcasting and emerging creative technologies.
Tanui said the project is part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen Kenya’s creative economy by providing modern infrastructure capable of competing with leading global production hubs.
“Projects like the Konza Digital Media City are designed to provide a world-class 160-acre hub for multimedia academies, state-of-the-art post-production, and digital innovation. By bridging the gap between talent and global media outlets, we are positioning our youth as world leaders in services export. The future is creative,” the Principal Secretary said.
The latest update comes nearly two years after Kenya secured approximately Ksh30.8 billion in financing from South Korea to support the implementation of the landmark project.
Officials have previously indicated that the investment forms part of Kenya’s long-term strategy to diversify the economy by expanding exports in digital services and creative industries while reducing youth unemployment through technology-driven opportunities.
The Digital Media City will become one of the flagship developments within Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s planned smart city located approximately 64 kilometres southeast of Nairobi along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.
Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Konza Technopolis sits at the intersection of Machakos, Makueni and Kajiado counties and has been envisioned as Kenya’s premier innovation, technology and research hub under the country’s Vision 2030 development blueprint.
The project is managed by the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA), formerly known as the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), following recent institutional changes introduced after President William Ruto assented to the Technopolis Act, 2026.
As Kenya continues investing in digital infrastructure and innovation, the Konza Digital Media City is expected to play a pivotal role in positioning the country as Africa’s leading destination for creative content production, digital entrepreneurship and technology-driven economic growth.
Industry stakeholders are now expected to closely monitor the project’s design phase, with construction anticipated to begin once planning and procurement processes are completed, marking another milestone in Kenya’s journey toward becoming a regional digital powerhouse.
Konza Digital Media City Enters Design Phase as ICT Ministry Unveils Major Update on Ksh30.8 Billion Creative Hub
