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Kenya, Korea partnerships to boost ICT, infrastructure

Smart Cities

From left: Principal Secretary State Department ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng John Tanui, KOTRA Nairobi MD, Mr Ikhyun Eom, and Ag. CEO Konza Technopolis Development Authority Mr John Paul Okwiri interact during the Smart Cities Investment Conference at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

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By  Peter Mburu

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • MOU will see the development of a smart city masterplan in Tatu City Special Economic Zone.
  • The partnerships follow a state visit by President William Ruto to Korea in November 2022.

Kenya and Korea have announced several partnerships that will involve the construction of more than 5,000 affordable houses and the establishment of a Smart Driving Licensing System, by local and Korean companies.

Through the Korea Trade Centre, Nairobi (KOTRA), the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Korea, and the Ministry of ICT and the digital economy, the two countries on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that will also see the development of a smart city masterplan in Tatu City Special Economic Zone.

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