The Government of Kenya, through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate, plans to engage a qualified Transaction Advisor (TA) to assist in structuring and procuring the Konza Cloud Expansion and Smart City Facilities Project under a PPP framework. 

The proposed PPP project will encompass several key components aimed at strengthening and expanding the capabilities of the Konza National Data Centre (KNDC). A primary focus will be the expansion of data centre capacity within the existing facility. This will involve increasing rack space, enhancing computing power, upgrading storage systems, and advancing cloud infrastructure to accommodate growing demand. In addition, the project will include the upgrade and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems. These improvements are intended to boost operational efficiency, ensure greater redundancy and resilience, and achieve compliance with Tier III standards or higher, where applicable.

The project will also prioritize the deployment of advanced cybersecurity solutions, robust data protection frameworks, and AI-driven infrastructure management tools. These enhancements are designed to strengthen national digital resilience and ensure secure and efficient data operations. Another critical component involves the commercialization and scaling of sovereign cloud services. These services will cater to government institutions, state corporations, and private sector clients, supporting broader digital transformation efforts. Finally, the project will be integrated with Konza’s smart city backbone infrastructure. This includes connectivity to fiber networks, the Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC), and various digital service platforms, ensuring seamless alignment with the broader smart city ecosystem. The project will establish clear operational performance standards, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and lifecycle maintenance frameworks to ensure high availability, reliability, and security. It will also incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable data centre technologies, including optimized power usage, renewable energy integration where feasible, and advanced cooling solutions. In addition, the project will develop diverse revenue models such as colocation, managed cloud, disaster recovery, and digital platform hosting services, while adopting innovative, scalable infrastructure to support future growth and evolving digital demands.

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