Technopolis Act

SPECIAL ISSUE
Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 120 (Acts No. 13)
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
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ACTS, 2026
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THE TECHNOPOLIS ACT, 2026
No. 13 of 2026
Date of Assent: 11th May, 2026
Date of Commencement: 29th May, 2026
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section
PART I—PRELIMINARY
1—Short title.
2—Interpretation.
3—Object and purpose.
PART II—TECHNOPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
4—Establishment of the Authority.
5—Functions of the Authority.
6—Powers of the Authority.
7—Board of the Authority.
8—Vacancy in the Board.
9—Powers of the Board.
10—Conduct of business and affairs of the Board.
11—Seal and execution of documents.
12—Delegation of functions and powers.
13—Chief Executive Officer.
14—Corporation Secretary.
15—Staff.
PART III—ESTABLISHMENT OF A
TECHNOPOLIS
16—Declaration of the Technopolis.
17—Features of a Technopolis.
18—Buffer Zone of a Technopolis.
19—Development of a high technology ecosystem.

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16—Declaration of the Technopolis.
17—Features of a Technopolis.
18—Buffer Zone of a Technopolis.
19—Development of a high technology ecosystem.

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20—One-Stop-Shop.
21—Technopolis small enterprise support centre.
22─Museum of science and technology in a
Technopolis.
PART IV—TECHNOPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL
23—Power to undertake development control.
24─Development approval.
25—Application and approval for development permit.
26—Development compliance.
27—Review and appeal.
28⸻Offence for non-compliance.
PART V—LICENSING PROVISIONS
29—Licence to operate in the Technopolis.
30—Application and issue of licence.
31—Refusal to issue a licence.
32—Renewal of the licenses.
33—Suspension and revocation of a licence.
34—Notice of non-compliance.
35—Variation of conditions of a licence.
36—Review process.
37—Register of the licences.
PART VI—ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
38—Inspections and enforcement.
39—Enforcement sanctions.
40—Fair administration.
41—Coordination with government agencies.
PART VII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
42—Funds of the Authority.
43—Annual estimates.
44—Accounts and audit.
45—Expenditure.
46—Annual reports.
47—Financial year.

VII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
42—Funds of the Authority.
43—Annual estimates.
44—Accounts and audit.
45—Expenditure.
46—Annual reports.
47—Financial year.

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PART VIII—TECHNOPOLIS DISPUTE
RESOLUTION TRIBUNAL
48—Establishment of the Tribunal.
49⸻Term of office.
50⸻Oath of office.
51⸻Discipline and removal of members.
52⸻Staff of the Tribunal.
53⸻Expenses of the Tribunal.
54⸻Arrangement of business.
55⸻Quorum.
56⸻Jurisdiction of the Tribunal.
57⸻Appeals to the Tribunal.
58—Procedure before the Tribunal.
59⸻Powers of the Tribunal.
60⸻Decisions of the Tribunal.
61⸻Appeal against decision of the Tribunal.
62—Rules of the Tribunal.
PART IX—GENERAL PROVISIONS
63—Incentives.
64—Offences.
PART X—PROVISIONS ON DELEGATED POWERS
65—Regulations.
PART XI—TRANSITIONAL AND SAVING
PROVISIONS
66—Transitional and saving.
67—Revocation of L.N. 23 of 2012.
68—Repeal of section 40 of Cap. 511
FIRST SCHEDULE—CONDUCT OF
BUSINESS AND
AFFAIRS OF THE
BOARD.
SECOND SCHEDULE—OATH/
AFFIRMATION OF
OFFICE BY
MEMBERS OF THE
TRIBUNAL.

on 40 of Cap. 511
FIRST SCHEDULE—CONDUCT OF
BUSINESS AND
AFFAIRS OF THE
BOARD.
SECOND SCHEDULE—OATH/
AFFIRMATION OF
OFFICE BY
MEMBERS OF THE
TRIBUNAL.

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THE TECHNOPOLIS ACT, 2026
AN ACT of Parliament to establish the Technopolis
Development Authority; to provide a framework
for the establishment, development and
management of Technopolises, and for connected
purposes. ENACTED by the Parliament of Kenya, as follows—
PART I—PRELIMINARY
1. This Act may be cited as the Technopolis Act,
2026. Short title. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— Interpretation. “Authority” means the Technopolis Development
Authority established under section 4;
“Board” means the Board of the Technopolis
Development Authority established under section 7;
“Buffer Zone” means a defined area surrounding a
Technopolis that is subject to controlled land use;
“Cabinet Secretary” means the Cabinet Secretary in
the ministry responsible for matters relating to information
communication and technology;
“former Authority” means the Konza Technopolis
Development Authority established under the Konza
Technopolis Development Authority Order, 2012;
L.N. 23 of 2012.

thority” means the Konza Technopolis
Development Authority established under the Konza
Technopolis Development Authority Order, 2012;
L.N. 23 of 2012.

“high technology” means the most advanced and
cuttingedge technology currently available for the
organisation of factors of production;
“Konza Technopolis” means all that parcel of land
known as Land Reference Number 9918/6 measuring
2023.6 hectares or thereabouts;
“licensee” means any person who at the material time
holds a licence or other authorization, issued by the
Authority;
“relevant government entity” means a government
entity that is responsible for regulatory or service provision
functions in a Technopolis;
“Science Museum” means a museum of science and
technology established under section 22;
“Technopolis” means a designated geographical area
with a high density of technology-oriented enterprises

and
technology established under section 22;
“Technopolis” means a designated geographical area
with a high density of technology-oriented enterprises

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established with the primary objective of advancing
research, science, technology, innovation, partnerships and
economic growth and includes Konza Technopolis; and
“users” includes service providers, operators, residents
and any other person that utilizes the facilities or services
provided within a Technopolis. 3. The objects of this Act are to—
(a) provide for the establishment, development and
management of a Technopolis;
(b) create a conducive environment to attract and
retain world-class talent by providing state-of-the-
art infrastructure;
(c) position a Technopolis as a premier destination for
technology-driven businesses, research institutions
and innovation ecosystems;
(d) provide for the adoption of sustainable
environmental practices and technologies within a
Technopolis;
(e) offer incentives and other forms of government
support to encourage investments in a
Technopolis; and
(f) support the development of Kenya’s knowledge-
based economy. Objects of the
Act. PART II—THE TECHNOPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
4. (1) There is established the Technopolis
Development Authority. Establishment of
the Authority.

Act. PART II—THE TECHNOPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
4. (1) There is established the Technopolis
Development Authority. Establishment of
the Authority.

(2) The Authority shall be a body corporate with
perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall be
capable in its corporate name of—
(a) suing and being sued;
(b) owning, taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring,
holding, charging and disposing of movable or
immovable property;
(c) entering into contracts;
(d) receiving, borrowing and lending money; and
(e) doing or performing all such other things or acts
for the proper performance of its functions under

d) receiving, borrowing and lending money; and
(e) doing or performing all such other things or acts
for the proper performance of its functions under

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this Act which may lawfully be done or performed
by a body corporate. (3) The Authority shall be a successor to the former
Authority existing immediately before the commencement
of this Act. 5. The Authority shall— Functions of the
Authority.

l be a successor to the former
Authority existing immediately before the commencement
of this Act. 5. The Authority shall— Functions of the
Authority.

(a) plan, develop and manage a Technopolis;
(b) allocate land to investors in a Technopolis;
(c) establish governance structures for a Technopolis;
(d) establish and manage science parks, information
communication and technology parks and
innovation centres;
(e) establish and manage a Science Museum in a
Technopolis;
(f) facilitate realisation of Kenya’s digital economy
by use of emerging technologies to support
businesses within a Technopolis;
(g) host strategic government infrastructure powered
by emerging technologies including data centres,
research centres and centres of excellence;
(h) promote technology oriented creative industries;
(i) coordinate the knowledge innovation ecosystem in
a Technopolis in partnership with research
institutions and innovation centres;
(j) promote and market Technopolises to investors
and users;
(k) coordinate and administer incentives provided for
operating in a Technopolis;
(l) undertake investment in a Technopolis either by
itself or through partnerships;
(m) administer a one-stop-shop for provision of
government services required to operate in a
Technopolis;
(n) facilitate research and implementation of
innovation programmes within a Technopolis;
(o) co-ordinate and regulate business process
outsourcing and information technology enabled

ementation of
innovation programmes within a Technopolis;
(o) co-ordinate and regulate business process
outsourcing and information technology enabled

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service sector in partnership with relevant
stakeholders; and
(p) any other function that may be assigned by the
Cabinet Secretary or any written law. 6. The Authority shall have all the powers necessary
for the proper performance of its functions under this Act
including the power to—
Powers of the
Authority. (a) formulate administrative guidelines for the
sustainable development and management of a
Technopolis;
(b) regulate land use in a Technopolis;
(c) mobilise funds for the development of a
Technopolis;
(d) approve development applications, issue
construction permits and licence users within a
Technopolis;
(e) charge fees and levies for proper carrying out of
functions under the Act;
(f) enter, inspect and search any premises to enforce
the Act;
(g) establish a special purpose vehicle as may be
necessary for the discharge of its functions;
(h) grant such exemptions of fees, levies or any other
charges imposed under this Act; and
(i) formulate legal, regulatory and appropriate
guidelines for sustainable business process
outsourcing. 7. (1) There shall be a Board of the Authority
comprising—
Board of the
Authority.

ppropriate
guidelines for sustainable business process
outsourcing. 7. (1) There shall be a Board of the Authority
comprising—
Board of the
Authority.

(a) a Chairperson appointed by the President;
(b) the Principal Secretary for the State Department
responsible for matters relating to information
communication and technology or a designated
representative;
(c) the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury
or a designated representative;
(d) the Attorney General or a designated
representative;

tative;
(c) the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury
or a designated representative;
(d) the Attorney General or a designated
representative;

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(e) one person nominated by the Council of
Governors;
(f) four persons, not being public officers, appointed
by the Cabinet Secretary through a competitive
recruitment process; and
(g) the Chief Executive Officer who shall be an ex-
officio member. (2) A person shall qualify for appointment as the
Chairperson if the person—
(a) is a citizen of Kenya;
(b) holds an undergraduate degree from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(c) has at least ten years’ experience in leadership and
management; and
(d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution. (3) A person shall be qualified for appointment as a
member of the Board under subsections (1) (e) and (f) if the
person—
(a) holds an undergraduate degree from a university
recognised in Kenya;
(b) possesses at least five years’ experience in
engineering, architecture, physical planning,
information communication and technology,
finance, law, social sciences or any other relevant
field; and
(c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.

nication and technology,
finance, law, social sciences or any other relevant
field; and
(c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution.

(4) The Chairperson and the members of the Board
shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for one further term. (5) The members of the Board shall be appointed at
different dates so that the respective expiry dates of their
terms of office shall fall on different dates. (6) In appointing members under subsection (1) (f),
the Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that the appointments
provide equal opportunities to men, women, youth, persons
with disabilities and marginalized groups.

inet Secretary shall ensure that the appointments
provide equal opportunities to men, women, youth, persons
with disabilities and marginalized groups.

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(7) The Board may co-opt a person with necessary
expertise as it considers necessary to assist it in discharging
its duties and responsibilities. 8. (1) The Chairperson and a member of the Board
shall cease to hold office—
Vacancy in the
Board. (a) upon the expiry of their term of appointment;
(b) upon resignation;
(c) if absent without the permission of the
Chairperson from three consecutive meetings of
the Board;
(d) if convicted of an offence and sentenced to
imprisonment for a term exceeding six months
without the option of a fine;
(e) if adjudged bankrupt; and
(f) if incapacitated by physical or mental illness and
incapable of discharging their duties for a period
exceeding twelve months. (2) The Chairperson and members of the Board shall
be paid such remuneration and allowances as determined
by the Cabinet Secretary on the advice of the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission. 9. (1) The Board shall have all powers necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the Board under
this Act. Powers of the
Board.

ission. 9. (1) The Board shall have all powers necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the Board under
this Act. Powers of the
Board.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection
(1), the Board shall have power to—
(a) control, supervise and administer the assets of the
Authority;
(b) determine the provisions to be made for capital
and recurrent expenditure and for the reserves of
the Authority;
(c) receive any grants, gifts, donations or endowments
and make legitimate disbursements therefrom;
(d) open such bank accounts for the funds of the
Authority as may be necessary; and
(e) invest any of the funds of the Authority not
immediately required for its purposes.

counts for the funds of the
Authority as may be necessary; and
(e) invest any of the funds of the Authority not
immediately required for its purposes.

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10. (1) The conduct of the business and affairs of the
Board shall be as set out in the First Schedule. Conduct of
business and
affairs of the
Board. (2) The Board may appoint such committees, as it may
deem necessary, for efficient discharge of its functions. (3) Subject to the First Schedule, the Board may
determine its own procedure and the procedure for its
committees. 11. (1) The common seal of the Authority shall be
kept in the custody of the Corporation Secretary. (2) The common seal shall not be affixed to any
instrument or document except as may be authorized by the
Board. Seal and
execution of
documents. (3) The affixing of the common seal of the Authority
shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson
and the Chief Executive Officer. (4) A document that is not required by law to be made
under seal and all decisions of the Board may be
authenticated by the signatures of the Chairperson, Chief
Executive Officer or any other person authorized in writing
by the Board for that purpose.

e
authenticated by the signatures of the Chairperson, Chief
Executive Officer or any other person authorized in writing
by the Board for that purpose.

(5) Despite subsection (3), in the event that either the
Chairperson or the Chief Executive Officer is absent, the
Board shall nominate one member of the Board to
authenticate the seal on behalf of the Chairperson or Chief
Executive Officer. (6) The common seal of the Authority when affixed to
a document and duly authenticated shall be judicially
noticed and unless the contrary is proved, any necessary
order or authorization by the Board under this section shall
be presumed to have been duly given. 12. (1) The Board may, in writing, delegate the
exercise of any of the powers or the performance of any of
the functions of the Board under this Act other than its
powers to borrow money to—
Delegation of
functions and
powers. (a) the Chairperson;
(b) the Chief Executive Officer;
(c) a committee of the Board; or
(d) any other person that the Board may determine.

and
powers. (a) the Chairperson;
(b) the Chief Executive Officer;
(c) a committee of the Board; or
(d) any other person that the Board may determine.

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(2) Any function or power delegated under this section
shall be performed and exercised in the name and on behalf
of the Authority. 13. (1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the
Authority who shall be appointed by the Board through a
competitive process. Chief Executive
Officer. (2) The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible
for—
(a) carrying out the decisions of the Board;
(b) management of the day-to-day business of the
Authority;
(c) general control of the officers and staff of the
Authority;
(d) preparation of strategies, policies and programmes,
for the consideration of the Board;
(e) the execution of the strategies, programmes and
policies of the Authority; and
(f) the performance of any other function incidental to
the functions of the Authority as may be assigned
by the Board. (3) The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed for
a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment
for one further term.

the Board. (3) The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed for
a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment
for one further term.

(4) A person shall be qualified for appointment as
Chief Executive Officer if the person—
(a) holds a postgraduate degree from a university
recognized in Kenya;
(b) has at least ten years working experience in a
senior position in matters relating to engineering,
architecture, physical planning, information and
communications technology, finance, law, social
sciences or any other relevant field; and
(c) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution. 14. (1) There shall be a Corporation Secretary
appointed by the Board. Corporation
Secretary. (2) The Corporation Secretary shall—

f the
Constitution. 14. (1) There shall be a Corporation Secretary
appointed by the Board. Corporation
Secretary. (2) The Corporation Secretary shall—

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(a) be the secretary to the Board;
(b) record and keep minutes and other records of the
Board;
(c) keep custody of the seal of the Authority; and
(d) carry out such other functions as the Board or
Chief Executive Officer may assign. 15. The Board shall appoint such number of staff as
may be necessary for the efficient discharge of the
functions of the Authority. Staff. PART III—ESTABLISHMENT OF A
TECHNOPOLIS
16. (1) The Cabinet Secretary, upon recommendation
by the Authority, may establish a Technopolis by a notice
in the Kenya Gazette. (2) The Cabinet Secretary in exercising powers
under subsection (1) shall ensure there is consultation with
persons likely to be affected by the establishment of a
Technopolis. (3) A notice establishing a Technopolis shall
define the—
(a) geographical area of a Technopolis; and
(b) Buffer Zone of the Technopolis, if any. Establishment of a
Technopolis. 17.

hnopolis shall
define the—
(a) geographical area of a Technopolis; and
(b) Buffer Zone of the Technopolis, if any. Establishment of a
Technopolis. 17.

A Technopolis shall—
(a) be equipped with universally accessible state-of-
the-art integrated infrastructure and facilities;
(b) prioritise and promote the exploration and
adoption of emerging technologies and disruptive
innovations;
(c) integrate sustainable practices, green technologies
and resource-efficient solutions into its operations
and infrastructure;
(d) avail a variety of resources and support services
including investment opportunities, mentorship
programmes, networking events and funding; and
(e) host enterprises that address national and global
challenges by utilizing research, science,
technology and innovation. Features of a
Technopolis.

(e) host enterprises that address national and global
challenges by utilizing research, science,
technology and innovation. Features of a
Technopolis.

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18. The Authority may collaborate with a relevant
county government or any other government entity to—
(a) develop the physical and land use development
plans of a Buffer Zone; and
(b) ensure that development within the Buffer Zone
adheres to the physical and land use development
plans. Buffer Zone of a
Technopolis. 19. (1) The Authority may develop and implement a
high technology innovation ecosystem. (2) The high technology innovation ecosystem shall
comprise of a network of innovators, institutions and
innovation hubs. Development of a
high technology
ecosystem. (3) In developing the high technology innovation
ecosystem, the Authority shall—
(a) identify strategic areas of innovation;
(b) cause the creation of specialized institutions in
high technology in a Technopolis;
(c) establish a database of innovations in high
technology in a Technopolis;
(d) adopt international best practices on high
technology innovation standards; and
(e) facilitate the commercialization of innovations in a
Technopolis. 20.

pt international best practices on high
technology innovation standards; and
(e) facilitate the commercialization of innovations in a
Technopolis. 20.

(1) The Authority shall administer a one-stop-shop
to facilitate the provision of government services and
regulatory requirements to operate in a Technopolis. (2) The one- stop- shop shall facilitate—
One-stop-shop. (a) the registration and licensing of businesses;
(b)the provision of services related to immigration for
expatriates;
(c) the processing of permits and approvals;
(d) the administration of requirements relating to tax
and customs;
(e) compliance with labour obligations; and
(f) any other service required to operate in a
Technopolis. 21. (1) The Authority may establish and operate a
Technopolis small enterprise support centre. Technopolis small
enterprise support
centre.

chnopolis. 21. (1) The Authority may establish and operate a
Technopolis small enterprise support centre. Technopolis small
enterprise support
centre.

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(2) The Technopolis small enterprise support centre
may—
(a) assist small enterprises with business support; and
(b) provide technical assistance for new and young
entrepreneurs. 22. (1) The Authority shall establish a Science
Museum in such Technopolis established under section 16. Museum of
science and
technology in a
Technopolis.

1) The Authority shall establish a Science
Museum in such Technopolis established under section 16. Museum of
science and
technology in a
Technopolis.

(2) A Science Museum shall—
(a) collect, restore and preserve important historical
objects, which represent landmarks in the
development of science, technology and innovation;
(b) provide facilities to permit qualified individual to
use and study its collection;
(c) conduct programmes of education in the origins,
development and progress of science and
technology;
(d) organize science demonstration lectures, science
fairs and science seminars;
(e) document the role and contribution of Kenya in
the furtherance of science and technology;
(f) design, develop and fabricate exhibits,
demonstration equipment and scientific teaching
aids for science;
(g) popularize science and technology by organizing
exhibitions, seminars, lectures, science camps and
related programmes;
(h) organize training programmes on specific subjects
of science; and
(i) establish and foster liaison with other
organizations with purposes similar to its purpose. (3) The Authority may charge for admission to a
Science Museum such fees as may be prescribed in
Regulations.

ns with purposes similar to its purpose. (3) The Authority may charge for admission to a
Science Museum such fees as may be prescribed in
Regulations.

(4) There shall be a Chief Curator for a Science
Museum who shall be employed by the Board through a
competitive process on such terms and conditions as the
Board may, with the advice of the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission determine.

rd through a
competitive process on such terms and conditions as the
Board may, with the advice of the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission determine.

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(5) The Chief Curator shall be responsible to the
Board for the day-to-day running of the affairs of the
Science Museum. (6) The Board may employ such other staff as may be
necessary for the performance of the functions of the
Science Museum. PART IV—TECHNOPOLIS DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL
23. The Authority shall have power within a
Technopolis to—
(a) regulate zoning including land use and density of
development;
(b) ensure the proper execution and implementation of
approved physical and land use development
plans;
(c) reserve and maintain all the land planned for open
spaces, parks, urban forests and green belts in
accordance with the approved physical and land
use development plans;
(d) control the subdivision of land;
(e) approve development applications and grant
development permits; and
(f) control the use and development of land and
buildings within a Technopolis. Power to
undertake
development
control. 24. (1) All development, improvements to any
infrastructure, or related works within a Technopolis shall
comply with a Technopolis physical and land use
development plan and development codes.

ny
infrastructure, or related works within a Technopolis shall
comply with a Technopolis physical and land use
development plan and development codes.

(2) A person shall not carry out development,
improvements to any infrastructure, or related works within
a Technopolis without the approval of the Authority. Development
approval. 25. (1) A person who seeks to carry out any
development, improvements to any infrastructure or related
works within a Technopolis shall apply for a development
permit from the Authority. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be—
(a) in the prescribed form; and
(b) accompanied by—
Application and
approval of a
development
permit.

2) An application under subsection (1) shall be—
(a) in the prescribed form; and
(b) accompanied by—
Application and
approval of a
development
permit.

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(i) designs, plans, or any other document as may be
required; and
(ii) the prescribed fee. (3) All development plans and designs for any works
or improvements, and any related works shall be prepared
by a licensed professional. (4) The Authority, after considering the application
may grant a development permit subject to such conditions
as the Authority considers necessary. (5) The Authority may refuse to grant a development
permit if the proposed development does not comply with
the prescribed development code. (6) The Authority shall notify the applicant of its
decisions to refuse to grant a development permit. 26. (1) A person issued with a development permit
under this Part shall undertake such development in
accordance with the conditions of the permit and the
relevant development code. (2) Where a development does not comply with the
development permit or a development code for a
Technopolis, the Authority may—
(a) issue a stop work order to a person directing any
work or activity to cease until the non-
compliance is corrected;
(b) require the alteration of the structure;
(c) suspend the development permit; or
(d) revoke the development permit.

e non-
compliance is corrected;
(b) require the alteration of the structure;
(c) suspend the development permit; or
(d) revoke the development permit.

(3) Where a development permit has been revoked, the
Authority may require—
(a) the discontinuance of any use of land or the
construction of the structure;
(b) demolition of the structure or works at the owner’s
expense; and
(c) restoration of the land to its original condition or
as near to its original condition within ninety days
at the cost of the developer. Development
compliance. 27. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the
Authority under this Part, may seek a review by the
Review and
appeal.

veloper. Development
compliance. 27. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the
Authority under this Part, may seek a review by the
Review and
appeal.

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Authority or appeal to the Tribunal in accordance with this
Act. 28. (1) A person who—
(a) uses or permits any land or building to be used in
contravention of any condition imposed in the
development permit; or
(b) commences or carries out a development where —
(i) a development permit has not been issued or
has been revoked;
(ii) a development permit has been modified and
the development does not comply with the
modifications; or
(iii) the building works are inconsistent with the
designs or plans approved by the Authority,
Offence for non-
compliance. commits an offence. (2) A person who commits an offence under
subsection (1) shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not
exceeding five million or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding five years or both. PART V—LICENSING PROVISIONS
29. (1) A person may apply for a licence to operate or
carry out business activities in a Technopolis, unless
exempted under subsection (2).

ROVISIONS
29. (1) A person may apply for a licence to operate or
carry out business activities in a Technopolis, unless
exempted under subsection (2).

(2) The Authority may grant an exemption under this
section to—
(a) a start-up focusing on technology in its initial
operational phase;
(b) a person undertaking collaborative or research
partnership with the Authority; or
(c) any other person as may be provided for in the
Regulations. (3) The Authority may—
(a) provide the conditions for granting an exemption;
and
(b) review or rescind an exemption granted. (4) A person who operates or carries out a business
activity within a Technopolis without a licence or an
exemption under this section commits an offence. Licence to operate
in a Technopolis.

a business
activity within a Technopolis without a licence or an
exemption under this section commits an offence. Licence to operate
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(5) A person who commits an offence under this
section shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not
exceeding five million or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding five years or both. 30. (1) A person shall apply to the Authority for a
licence to operate or conduct business in a Technopolis. (2) The Authority may —
(a) issue different classes of licences; and
(b) specify different validity periods for each class. (3) An application for a licence shall be—
(a) in a prescribed form; and
(b) accompanied by a fee or any other particulars as
may be prescribed. Application and
issue of licence. (4) Upon consideration of the application and where
the applicant meets the licensing requirements, the
Authority may within thirty days—
(a) grant a licence; or
(b) grant a licence subject to conditions. (5) A licence issued under this section shall specify —
(a) the validity period;
(b) the business to be carried on under the licence; and
(c) conditions applicable to the licence. 31.

ection shall specify —
(a) the validity period;
(b) the business to be carried on under the licence; and
(c) conditions applicable to the licence. 31.

(1) The Authority may refuse to issue a licence
where the applicant—
(a) has submitted false or misleading information in
the application;
(b) does not meet the requirements for licensing
prescribed under this Act or under any other
written law; or
(c) fails to provide any other information required to
grant a licence. (2) The Authority shall notify the applicant of its
decision to refuse the application within fourteen days of
such decision. Refusal to issue a
licence. 32. (1) A licensee shall apply to the Authority for the
renewal of the licence before the expiry of the validity
period specified in the licence. Renewal of a
licence.

e shall apply to the Authority for the
renewal of the licence before the expiry of the validity
period specified in the licence. Renewal of a
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(2) An application for renewal shall be accompanied
by the prescribed renewal fee. (3) The Authority shall consider an application for
renewal and may, if satisfied that the application meets the
requirements, renew the licence. (4) Where a licensee does not meet the requirements
for renewal, the application shall be rejected. (5) In exercising power under subsection (4), the
Authority shall give reasons for the rejection of an
application. (6) Where an application is rejected under subsection
(4), the licensee may submit a new application for renewal
of the licence. 33. (1) The Authority may suspend a licence, for such
a period as the Authority may specify, if a licensee—
(a) has contravened any of the conditions of the
licence;
(b) fails to comply with a written direction of
the Authority; or
(c) fails to comply with the provisions of this
Act.

the conditions of the
licence;
(b) fails to comply with a written direction of
the Authority; or
(c) fails to comply with the provisions of this
Act.

(2) The Authority may revoke a licence, if a
licensee—
(a) ceases to carry on the business with respect to
which the licence was issued;
(b) is wound up, liquidated or otherwise dissolved;
(c) requests the Authority in writing to revoke the
licence; or
(d) has not remedied any reasons for suspension
under subsection (1). Suspension and
revocation of a
licence. 34. (1) The Authority shall, before suspending a
licence, issue a compliance notice to a licensee. (2) A compliance notice issued under subsection (1)
shall—
(a) be in writing; and
(b) notify the licensee of the identified breach and the
Notice of non-
compliance.

e notice issued under subsection (1)
shall—
(a) be in writing; and
(b) notify the licensee of the identified breach and the
Notice of non-
compliance.

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steps required to remedy the breach. (3) The Authority shall lift the suspension where the
licensee has remedied the breach within the specified
period. 35. (1) The Authority may vary the conditions upon
which a licence was issued. (2) The Authority shall, before varying the conditions
attached to a licence, issue a notice in writing of the
intention to vary. (3) A notice under subsection (2) shall—
(a) specify the variation intended to be made with
respect to the licence;
(b) set out the reasons for such variation;
(c) specify the time within which the variation shall
take effect; and
(d) allow the licensee to submit any representations on
the variation. Variation of
conditions of a
licence. 36. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the
Authority under this Part may seek review by the Authority
or appeal to the Tribunal in accordance with this Act. Review and
appeal. 37. (1) The Authority shall establish and maintain a
register of licensees operating in a Technopolis. (2) A licensee shall notify the Authority in writing
within twenty-one days of—
(a) any change of registered particulars of the
licensee; or
(b) cessation of business. Register of
licensees.

y in writing
within twenty-one days of—
(a) any change of registered particulars of the
licensee; or
(b) cessation of business. Register of
licensees.

PART VI—ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
38. (1) The Authority may undertake inspections in a
Technopolis to ensure compliance with development
control and licensing requirements. (2) If, upon inspection, the Authority determines that a
person has failed to comply with any provision of this Act,
the Authority may issue a compliance order that requires
the person to take the necessary steps to comply within a
specified period. (3) If the person fails to comply with the order issued
under subsection (2), the Authority may impose a necessary
Inspections and
enforcement.

eriod. (3) If the person fails to comply with the order issued
under subsection (2), the Authority may impose a necessary
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sanction as specified under section 39. 39. (1) Where a person has violated or breached any
provision of this Act, the Authority may impose a sanction
that is proportional to the severity of the violation or
breach. (2) A sanction issued may include—
Enforcement
sanctions. (a) issuing a written reprimand with a defined period
of time for the person to correct the violation or
breach;
(b) directing a licensee to refrain from engaging in a
specified activity;
(c) levying administrative penalties and fines;
(d) suspending a licence or permit;
(e) revoking a licence, permit, certificate or any other
approval; or
(f) restricting a licensee from engaging in a specified
activity. (3) The administrative penalties and fines imposed
under this section shall be paid to the Authority. 40. The Authority shall, before taking any
enforcement action against any person under this Act,
comply with the provisions of the Fair Administrative
Action Act. Fair
Administration. Cap 7L. 41. The Authority may coordinate its investigation and
enforcement function with any relevant government entity. Coordination on
enforcement. PART VII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
42.

rdinate its investigation and
enforcement function with any relevant government entity. Coordination on
enforcement. PART VII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
42.

(1) The funds of the Authority shall consist of— Funds of the
Authority. (a) such monies as may be appropriated by the
National Assembly;
(b) such monies as may accrue or vest in the Authority
in the course of the exercise of its powers or the
performance of its functions;
(c) monies borrowed by or lent to the Authority;
(d) grants, donations or gifts to the Authority; and
(e) any monies accruing to the Authority from any

c) monies borrowed by or lent to the Authority;
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other source. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act or any other
law, the Authority shall have the power to use the funds of
the Authority in its discretion to carry out its objectives and
functions. 43. (1) The Board shall, at least three months before
the commencement of each financial year, cause to be
prepared the estimates of the revenue and expenditure
Authority for that financial year. Annual estimates.

ncement of each financial year, cause to be
prepared the estimates of the revenue and expenditure
Authority for that financial year. Annual estimates.

(2) The annual estimates shall make provisions for all
estimated expenditure of the Authority for the financial
year concerned and in particular shall provide for the—
(a) payment of salaries, allowances and other charges
in respect of staff of the Authority;
(b) payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges
in respect of the former staff of the Authority;
(c) proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds
of the Authority;
(d) maintenance, repair and replacement of the
equipment and other property of the Authority;
(e) payment of allowances of the members of the
Board; and
(f) creation of such reserve funds to meet future or
contingent liabilities in respect of retirement
benefits, insurance, replacement of buildings and
equipment or in respect of such matter as the
Board may deem fit. 44. (1) The Board shall cause to be kept proper books
and records of account of income, expenditure, assets and
liabilities of the Authority. Accounts and
audit.

Board shall cause to be kept proper books
and records of account of income, expenditure, assets and
liabilities of the Authority. Accounts and
audit.

(2) Within a period of three months from the end of
each financial year, the Authority shall submit to the
Auditor-General the accounts of the Authority together
with—
(a) a statement of the income and expenditure of the
Authority during that year; and
(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the
Authority as at the last day of that year. (3) The accounts of the Authority shall be audited and

(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the
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reported in accordance with the Public Audit Act. Cap. 412B. 45. The Board shall defray out of the funds of the
Authority for any financial year the expenditure of the
Authority, including—
Expenditure. (a) the remuneration and allowances of the Board;
(b) the salaries, remuneration, fees and allowances,
pensions and gratuities of the staff of the
Authority;
(c) all expenses related to the management of the
Authority; and
(d) any other related expenditure. 46. The Authority shall, three months after the end of
each financial year, prepare and submit to the Cabinet
Secretary an annual report relating to the operations of the
Authority. Annual reports. 47. The financial year of the Authority shall be the
period of twelve months ending on the thirtieth of June in
each year. Financial year. PART VIII—THE TECHNOPOLIS DISPUTE
RESOLUTION TRIBUNAL
48. (1) There is established the Technopolis Dispute
Resolution Tribunal.

year. Financial year. PART VIII—THE TECHNOPOLIS DISPUTE
RESOLUTION TRIBUNAL
48. (1) There is established the Technopolis Dispute
Resolution Tribunal.

(2) The Tribunal shall consist of members appointed
by the Judicial Service Commission comprising —
(a) a chairperson who is a person qualified to be a
judge of the High Court;
(b) an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at
least ten years’ experience; and
(c) five persons who have demonstrated competence
in engineering, urban development, property
management, information technology or finance. (3) A person shall be qualified to be appointed as a
chairperson or a member of the Tribunal if that person has
satisfied the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution. (4) There shall be a deputy registrar to the Tribunal
who shall be deployed to the Tribunal by the Judicial
Establishment of
Technopolis
Dispute
Resolution
Tribunal.

be a deputy registrar to the Tribunal
who shall be deployed to the Tribunal by the Judicial
Establishment of
Technopolis
Dispute
Resolution
Tribunal.

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Service Commission. 49. (1) The Chairperson and members of the Tribunal
shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be
eligible to be appointed for one further term. (2) The chairperson and members of the Tribunal shall
serve on a part time basis. Term of office. 50. A person who is appointed as a member of the
Tribunal shall, before assuming the duties of the office,
take oath of office in the manner set out in the Second
Schedule. Oath of Office. 51. The Chairperson and the members of the Tribunal
shall be disciplined or removed from office on grounds and
in accordance with the provisions of the Third Schedule to
the Judicial Service Act. Discipline and
removal of
members. Cap. 8A. 52. (1) The Judicial Service Commission shall appoint
such staff of the Tribunal as may be necessary for the
proper functioning of the Tribunal and in accordance with
the Judicial Service Act. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Judicial
Service Commission may second staff to the Tribunal as
may be necessary for the performance of the functions of
the Tribunal. Staff of the
Tribunal. Cap. 8A.

Commission may second staff to the Tribunal as
may be necessary for the performance of the functions of
the Tribunal. Staff of the
Tribunal. Cap. 8A.

53.The expenses of the Tribunal shall be paid out of
the Judiciary Fund. Expenses of the
Tribunal. 54. (1) The chairperson of the Tribunal shall be
responsible for ensuring the orderly and expeditious
discharge of the business of the Tribunal. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection
(1), the chairperson may give directions relating to the —
(a) arrangement of the business of Tribunal;
(b) the places and time at which the Tribunal may sit
generally; and
(c) the procedure of the Tribunal at a particular place. Arrangement of
business. 55. (1) For the purposes of hearing and determining
any matter before the Tribunal, three members shall form a
quorum. (2) Where the chairperson is absent, the members shall
designate one of the members to preside over a matter. Quorum.

ree members shall form a
quorum. (2) Where the chairperson is absent, the members shall
designate one of the members to preside over a matter. Quorum.

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56. The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction to hear and
determine appeals from a decision of the Authority in
relation to licensing, issuance of development permits and
an enforcement decision made under the Act. Jurisdiction of the
Tribunal. 57. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the
Authority in relation to licensing, issuance of development
permit or enforcement decisions under the Act may appeal
to the Tribunal, within thirty days from the date on which
the decision was communicated to the person. Appeals to the
Tribunal. 58 (1) The Tribunal shall regulate its own procedure in
hearing and determining appeals. (2) In exercise of its jurisdiction, the Tribunal shall not
be bound by the strict rules of the Evidence Act and the
Civil Procedure Act. Procedure before
the Tribunal. Cap. 80
Cap. 21
59. (1) The Tribunal may—
(a) by notice, summon any person to appear before it
—
(i) to give evidence; or
(ii) to produce a document or things specified in
the summons;
(b) administer an oath or solemn affirmation;
(c) question any person or have that person
questioned; and
(d) retain a document produced in the course of the
proceedings.

th or solemn affirmation;
(c) question any person or have that person
questioned; and
(d) retain a document produced in the course of the
proceedings.

(2) For the hearing of proceedings before the Tribunal,
the appellant may appear in person or be represented by a
professional with expertise on the relevant matter or an
advocate. Powers of the
Tribunal. 60 (1) Upon hearing an appeal, the Tribunal may— Decisions of the
Tribunal. (a) confirm or set aside the order or decision of the
Authority in question; or
(b) make such other order, as it may deem just. (2) A decision of the Tribunal shall be by a majority
vote of the members present. (3) A decision of the Tribunal shall be enforced in the
same manner as a decision of a Magistrates Court. 61. Any party to proceedings before the Tribunal who
is dissatisfied with a decision of the Tribunal may, within
Appeal against
decision of the

Court. 61. Any party to proceedings before the Tribunal who
is dissatisfied with a decision of the Tribunal may, within
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decision of the

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thirty days of the decision, appeal to the High Court. Tribunal. 62. The Chief Justice may make rules governing the
practice and procedure of the Tribunal. Rules of the
Tribunal. PART IX—GENERAL PROVISIONS
63. (1) An incentive granted for special economic
zone under the Special Economic Zones Act or any other
written law shall apply to the Authority and any person in a
Technopolis. (2) The Cabinet Secretary may, by notice in the
Gazette, grant incentives to investors operating in a
Technopolis. Incentives. Cap. 517A. 64. Any person who—
(a) knowingly provides false information to the
Authority in making an application or during
enforcement;
(b) fails to comply with a directive of the Authority
within the specified period; or
(c) obstructs the Authority in exercise of its functions,
commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction
to a fine not exceeding two million shillings or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both. Offences. PART X—PROVISIONS ON DELEGATED POWERS
65. (1) The Cabinet Secretary may make such
regulations as may be necessary for the better carrying into
effect the provisions of this Act. Regulations.

. (1) The Cabinet Secretary may make such
regulations as may be necessary for the better carrying into
effect the provisions of this Act. Regulations.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing, the regulations made under this section may
provide for—
(a) planning, development control and governance of
a Technopolis;
(b) complaint procedures and general enforcement of
the Act;
(c) levying of fees, costs and any other charges; and
(d) any other matter to give full effect to the

t procedures and general enforcement of
the Act;
(c) levying of fees, costs and any other charges; and
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provisions of the Act. PART XI—TRANSITIONAL AND SAVING
PROVISIONS
66. (1) In this Part, “former Authority” means the
Konza Technopolis Development Authority established
under the Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Order, 2012. Transitional and
saving. L.N. 23 of 2012.

Technopolis Development Authority established
under the Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Order, 2012. Transitional and
saving. L.N. 23 of 2012.

(2) On the commencement date of this Act—
(a) all contracts, rights, duties, obligations, assets and
liabilities of the former Authority shall vest in the
Authority;
(b) any licence, permit or any approval given by the
former Authority in exercise of its functions shall
be taken to have been issued by the Authority
under this Act;
(c) all actions, suits or legal proceedings pending by
or against the former Authority shall be carried on
or prosecuted by or against the Authority;
(d) a member of the Board of the former Authority in
office, shall continue to be a member of the Board
of the Authority as though appointed under this
Act and shall serve the remainder of their term;
(e) the Chief Executive Officer of the former
Authority in office, shall continue to serve as the
Chief Executive Officer of the Authority as though
appointed in accordance with this Act and shall
serve the remainder of their term;
(f) the staff of the former Authority shall transition to
be the staff of the Authority on the same terms and
conditions of service; and
(g) the pension scheme established by the former
Authority shall be the pension scheme of the
Authority. 67.

same terms and
conditions of service; and
(g) the pension scheme established by the former
Authority shall be the pension scheme of the
Authority. 67.

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority
Order, 2012 is revoked. Revocation of
L.N. 23 of 2012. 68. Section 40 of the Science, Technology and
Innovation Act is repealed. Repeal of section
40 of Cap. 511.

is revoked. Revocation of
L.N. 23 of 2012. 68. Section 40 of the Science, Technology and
Innovation Act is repealed. Repeal of section
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FIRST SCHEDULE
(s. 10)
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE
BOARD
1. (1) The Board shall meet not less than four times in
every financial year and not more than three months shall
lapse between the date of one meeting and the date of the
next meeting. Meetings. (2) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1), the Chairperson
may, on their own motion, or upon request in writing by at
least three members of the Board, convene a special
meeting of the Board at any time where he deems it
expedient for the transaction of the business of the Board. (3) The quorum for the conduct of the business of the
Board shall be two thirds of the total members of the
Board. (4) Unless at least two thirds of the members of the
Board otherwise agree, at least fourteen days’ written
notice of every meeting of the Board shall be given to every
member of the Board. (5) The Chairperson shall preside at every meeting of
the Board but the members present shall elect one of their
numbers to preside whenever the Chairperson is absent,
and the person so elected shall have all the powers of the
Chairperson with respect to that meeting and the business
transacted thereat.

on is absent,
and the person so elected shall have all the powers of the
Chairperson with respect to that meeting and the business
transacted thereat.

(6) Unless a unanimous decision is reached, a decision
on any matter before the Board shall be by a majority of the
votes of the members present and voting, and in case of an
equality of votes, the Chairperson or the person presiding
shall have a casting vote. (7) A written resolution approved by two thirds of the
members of the Board shall constitute a valid resolution of
the Authority as if it were duly passed at a validly
constituted meeting of the Board. (8) Subject to subparagraph (3), no proceedings of the
Board shall be invalid by reason only of a vacancy among
the members thereof. 2. (1) The Board may establish such committees as it
may deem appropriate to perform such functions and
responsibilities as it may determine. Committees.

(1) The Board may establish such committees as it
may deem appropriate to perform such functions and
responsibilities as it may determine. Committees.

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(2) The Board shall appoint the chairperson of a
committee established under subparagraph (a) from
amongst its members. (3) The Board may where it deems appropriate, co-opt
any person to attend the deliberations of any of its
committees. (4) All decisions by the committees appointed under
subparagraph (1) shall be subject to approval by the Board. 3. (1) A member of the Board who has an interest in
any contract, or other matter present at a meeting of the
Board shall at the meeting and as soon as reasonably
practicable after the commencement, disclose the fact
thereof and shall not take part in the consideration or
discussion of, or vote on, any questions with respect to the
contract or other matter, or be counted in the quorum of the
meeting during consideration of the matter. Disclosure of
Interest. (2) A disclosure of interest made under subparagraph
(1) shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting at which
it is made. (3) A member of the Board who contravenes
subparagraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand
shillings and removal from the Board by the appointing
authority. 4.

offence and is liable on
conviction to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand
shillings and removal from the Board by the appointing
authority. 4.

The Board shall cause minutes of all resolutions and
proceedings of meetings of the Board and the Board
committees to be entered in books kept for that purpose. Minutes.

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SECOND SCHEDULE
(s. 50)
OATH/AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE BY MEMBERS OF THE
TRIBUNAL.
I, ……………......................................………, having been appointed the
Chairperson/ member of the Tribunal, do swear/affirm that I will be true
and faithful to the best of my ability and power in the execution of the
trust committed to my charge and inspection in the services of the
Tribunal.
Name……………………………….
Date…………………………………
Signature……………………………