The Diaspora Technical Working Group (DTWG), comprising Kenyan professionals living and working abroad, has concluded a high-profile tour of two of Kenya’s flagship development initiatives — the New Mukuru Affordable Housing Estate in Nairobi and the Konza Technopolis.
The team visited the Mukuru estate to assess the social and economic impact of the affordable housing programme, a key pillar in the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. The members lauded the initiative for providing dignified, low-cost housing to thousands of urban residents, describing it as a significant step toward addressing urban housing challenges.
In Konza Technopolis, often referred to as Kenya’s “Silicon Savannah,” the group explored Kenya’s growing technology ecosystem. They held meetings with key stakeholders to discuss opportunities for diaspora-driven investment and skills transfer in the ICT sector. The DTWG noted the potential of the Technopolis to position Kenya as a regional leader in innovation and digital transformation.
Beyond their fact-finding mission, the group emphasized their commitment to democratic reform and diaspora inclusion, aligning their efforts with the State Department for Diaspora Affairs’ mission of enhancing the participation of Kenyans abroad in national development and democratic processes.
Earlier in the week, the DTWG held a consultative meeting with Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu, presenting their itinerary and exploring possible areas of collaboration. The visit comes on the heels of Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, which expanded the department’s mandate to ten focus areas, reflecting the increasing importance of diaspora engagement.
The group is also expected to participate in a range of social impact activities, including tree planting, medical outreach, and initiatives to promote skills and technology transfer between Kenyans abroad and local communities.
