Friday, December 30, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
SILICON CITY 101
The Name originates from
SILICON VALLEY in the United States.... The term originally referred to
the region's large number of silicon chip innovators and manufacturers,
but eventually came to refer to all the high-tech businesses in the
area; it is now generally used asit is now generally used as a metonym for the American high-tech sector. Despite the development of other high-tech economic centers throughout the United States and the world, Silicon Valley continues to be the leading hub for high-tech innovation and development, accounting for 1/3 of all of the venture capital investment in the United States. a metonym for the American high-tech
sector.
It was in Silicon Valley that the silicon-based integrated circuit, the microprocessor, the microcomputer, among other key technologies, were developed, and has been the site of electronic innovation for over four decades, sustained by about a quarter of a million information technology workers. Silicon Valley was formed as a milieu of innovations by the convergence on one site of new technological knowledge; a large pool of skilled engineers and scientists from major universities in the area; generous funding from an assured market with the Defense Department; the development of an efficient network of venture capital firms; and, in the very early stage, the institutional leadership of Stanford University
After World War II, universities were experiencing enormous demand due to returning students. To address the financial demands of Stanford's growth requirements, and to provide local employment opportunities for graduating students, Frederick Terman proposed the leasing of Stanford's lands for use as an office park, named the Stanford Industrial Park (later Stanford Research Park). Leases were limited to high technology companies. Its first tenant was Varian Associates, founded by Stanford alumni in the 1930s to build military radar components. However, Terman also found venture capital for civilian technology start-ups . One of the major success stories was Hewlett-Packard. Founded in Packard's garage by Stanford graduates William Hewlett and David Packard, Hewlett-Packard moved its offices into the Stanford Research Park slightly after 1953. In 1954, Stanford created the Honors Cooperative Program to allow full-time employees of the companies to pursue graduate degrees from the University on a part-time basis. The initial companies signed five-year agreements in which they would pay double the tuition for each student in order to cover the costs. Hewlett-Packard has become the largest personal computer manufacturer in the world, and transformed the home printing market when it released the first ink jet printer in 1984. In addition, the tenancy of Eastman Kodak and General Electric made Stanford Industrial Park a center of technology in the mid-1990s.
According to a 2008 study by AeA in 2006, Silicon Valley was the third largest high-tech center (cybercity) in the United States, behind the New York metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, with 225,300 high-tech jobs. The Bay Area as a whole however, of which Silicon Valley is a part, would rank first with 387,000 high-tech jobs. Silicon Valley has the highest concentration of high-tech workers of any metropolitan area, with 285.9 out of every 1,000 private-sector workers. Silicon Valley has the highest average high-tech salary at $144,800. Largely a result of the high technology sector, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area has the most millionaires and the most billionaires in the United States per capita.
The region is the biggest high-tech manufacturing center in the United States.
Konza is set to become Africa's Silicon Savannah, where new inventions will be presented to the world and
and businesses will have opportunities to invest in real estate, in technology, in providing services e.g health, in conference tourism and hotel industry.
www.richmongroup.kbo.co.ke
It was in Silicon Valley that the silicon-based integrated circuit, the microprocessor, the microcomputer, among other key technologies, were developed, and has been the site of electronic innovation for over four decades, sustained by about a quarter of a million information technology workers. Silicon Valley was formed as a milieu of innovations by the convergence on one site of new technological knowledge; a large pool of skilled engineers and scientists from major universities in the area; generous funding from an assured market with the Defense Department; the development of an efficient network of venture capital firms; and, in the very early stage, the institutional leadership of Stanford University
After World War II, universities were experiencing enormous demand due to returning students. To address the financial demands of Stanford's growth requirements, and to provide local employment opportunities for graduating students, Frederick Terman proposed the leasing of Stanford's lands for use as an office park, named the Stanford Industrial Park (later Stanford Research Park). Leases were limited to high technology companies. Its first tenant was Varian Associates, founded by Stanford alumni in the 1930s to build military radar components. However, Terman also found venture capital for civilian technology start-ups . One of the major success stories was Hewlett-Packard. Founded in Packard's garage by Stanford graduates William Hewlett and David Packard, Hewlett-Packard moved its offices into the Stanford Research Park slightly after 1953. In 1954, Stanford created the Honors Cooperative Program to allow full-time employees of the companies to pursue graduate degrees from the University on a part-time basis. The initial companies signed five-year agreements in which they would pay double the tuition for each student in order to cover the costs. Hewlett-Packard has become the largest personal computer manufacturer in the world, and transformed the home printing market when it released the first ink jet printer in 1984. In addition, the tenancy of Eastman Kodak and General Electric made Stanford Industrial Park a center of technology in the mid-1990s.
According to a 2008 study by AeA in 2006, Silicon Valley was the third largest high-tech center (cybercity) in the United States, behind the New York metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, with 225,300 high-tech jobs. The Bay Area as a whole however, of which Silicon Valley is a part, would rank first with 387,000 high-tech jobs. Silicon Valley has the highest concentration of high-tech workers of any metropolitan area, with 285.9 out of every 1,000 private-sector workers. Silicon Valley has the highest average high-tech salary at $144,800. Largely a result of the high technology sector, the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area has the most millionaires and the most billionaires in the United States per capita.
The region is the biggest high-tech manufacturing center in the United States.
Konza is set to become Africa's Silicon Savannah, where new inventions will be presented to the world and
and businesses will have opportunities to invest in real estate, in technology, in providing services e.g health, in conference tourism and hotel industry.
www.richmongroup.kbo.co.ke
Thursday, November 24, 2011
KONZA TECHNO CITY, KENYA DIGITAL CITY,
Malili Ranch
is located approximately 60km from Kenya capital city Nairobi and is
set to become Kenyas hub in information and technology after the
government acquiring 5000 acres towards the project. It is already
causing ripples and has been termed as Africa's silicon Savannah modeled
on Silicon valley in the US.
The ranch lies on about 20,000 acres of land, of which 5000 acres was bought by the government from individual shareholders for the project, about a year ago. The rest of the land, more than 15,000 acres subdivided into 7.8 acres (a share) allocated to every shareholder of Malili Ranching Company Ltd,long before the government thought of building an ICT TECHNOCITY or a DIGITAL CITY. There are more than 2000 such pieces of land measuring 7.8acres. Surrounding the ICT complex owned by individuals.
This is creating a huge attraction to both local and international investors, giving them an opportunity to get involved and realize the potential of this international investment gem.
This has consequently affected the price of land especially to those who determine to go for prime locations hence prompting different proximities with different prices.
Examples ;
1) Proximity to the ICT city - This includes the lands bordering the proposed city to the north and to the south the cost ranges from KShs 11Million to 15Million per 7.8acre piece.
NOTE that the government has almost fenced the the whole area it bought, being done by the NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE, which has a construction site and camp in the same area alongside that of the Administration Police. Very visible on your left as you come from Mombasa.
2)Proximity to the Main Road- This includes lands along both sides of Mombasa road the price ranging from KSh 9Million to 15Million.
3)Proximity to Shopping centre - Malili(Konza) shopping center is about a year old but it has grown to host restaurants (some even with swimming pools! And live guinea fowls prepared only on order.I once asked whether they'd serve game too, owing to the fact that the complex is in a Maasai grassland with all kinds of grazing wildlife. But i was told that Game rangers in the area would treat poaching worse than the Alshabaab! ), hardware shops and other commercial services in the area. Currently there's alot of construction going on as many are finding it wise to invest the area. The land therefore goes from KShs 12Million to 15Million.
4) Multiproximity spots- These are areas that are closer to all of the above proximities.ie ICT city, Main road and the Shopping center. Their prices range from KShs 15Million to 20Million.
5) Proximity to the Railway line - The government is planning on upgrading the railwayline in the region, it's said the government will link the city with a subway line that will take about 11 minutes to the JKIA (airport ) thus getting land along this line would be a worthwhile investment. Currently the land along the railway line is going at about KSHS 4 Million to 7 Million. Which is bound to rise as soon as the government begins the project of upgrading the railway Line.
6)Proximity to Conservation Land- These are the areas close to the lands set aside for preservation of wildlife southeast of the ranch. This place is dominated by two hills the one to the north is Malili hill, while the much bigger one split at the mid by the complex's boundary is called 'Kwa Kia' sitting at the extreme south east of the ranch. This place if you ask me, would be very suitable for HOSPITALITY businesses, posh RESIDENCE , EDUCATIONAL centers,HOSPITALS etcetera, for its in a high terrains with trees and shrubs. going from KShs 6Million to 20Million.
7)Proximity to Kenya Pipeline Company - Malili also is home to Kenya Pipeline Company sub station. Land closer to this station range from KShs 5Million to 8Million.
The first phase of the the project will include a science and technology park, business processing and out sourcing, world-class hotels a sports stadia among others. The first phase, will cost about KShs 800Billion.
8) Last not least is the land in parts where long-term investors would venture, these are those not close to any particular proxime, but all-the-same a worthwhile ordinary land for such uses as RESIDENCE , CORPORATE CENTERS, SCHOOLS , SPORTS TRAINING, GATED COMMUNITY COMPLEXES, and who knows even HORTICULTURAL FARMING, for some properties are in areas surrounded by huge man-made dams. The prices would range from 3m.Ksh upwards.
We have posted this in a bid to answer many E-mails sent to us Inquiring about PROPERTY PRICES IN KONZA ICT CITY. It's our sincere hope that we'll quench much of that, and as we continue to interact, this post will guide our followers on what to budget for. The prices we have given are just TENTATIVE for the actual price can only be determined after the buyers have negotiated with the seller.
Richard Kainika.
Market /Property Analyst.
RICHMON GROUP & PROPERTIES (K) LTD.
The ranch lies on about 20,000 acres of land, of which 5000 acres was bought by the government from individual shareholders for the project, about a year ago. The rest of the land, more than 15,000 acres subdivided into 7.8 acres (a share) allocated to every shareholder of Malili Ranching Company Ltd,long before the government thought of building an ICT TECHNOCITY or a DIGITAL CITY. There are more than 2000 such pieces of land measuring 7.8acres. Surrounding the ICT complex owned by individuals.
This is creating a huge attraction to both local and international investors, giving them an opportunity to get involved and realize the potential of this international investment gem.
This has consequently affected the price of land especially to those who determine to go for prime locations hence prompting different proximities with different prices.
Examples ;
1) Proximity to the ICT city - This includes the lands bordering the proposed city to the north and to the south the cost ranges from KShs 11Million to 15Million per 7.8acre piece.
NOTE that the government has almost fenced the the whole area it bought, being done by the NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE, which has a construction site and camp in the same area alongside that of the Administration Police. Very visible on your left as you come from Mombasa.
2)Proximity to the Main Road- This includes lands along both sides of Mombasa road the price ranging from KSh 9Million to 15Million.
3)Proximity to Shopping centre - Malili(Konza) shopping center is about a year old but it has grown to host restaurants (some even with swimming pools! And live guinea fowls prepared only on order.I once asked whether they'd serve game too, owing to the fact that the complex is in a Maasai grassland with all kinds of grazing wildlife. But i was told that Game rangers in the area would treat poaching worse than the Alshabaab! ), hardware shops and other commercial services in the area. Currently there's alot of construction going on as many are finding it wise to invest the area. The land therefore goes from KShs 12Million to 15Million.
4) Multiproximity spots- These are areas that are closer to all of the above proximities.ie ICT city, Main road and the Shopping center. Their prices range from KShs 15Million to 20Million.
5) Proximity to the Railway line - The government is planning on upgrading the railwayline in the region, it's said the government will link the city with a subway line that will take about 11 minutes to the JKIA (airport ) thus getting land along this line would be a worthwhile investment. Currently the land along the railway line is going at about KSHS 4 Million to 7 Million. Which is bound to rise as soon as the government begins the project of upgrading the railway Line.
6)Proximity to Conservation Land- These are the areas close to the lands set aside for preservation of wildlife southeast of the ranch. This place is dominated by two hills the one to the north is Malili hill, while the much bigger one split at the mid by the complex's boundary is called 'Kwa Kia' sitting at the extreme south east of the ranch. This place if you ask me, would be very suitable for HOSPITALITY businesses, posh RESIDENCE , EDUCATIONAL centers,HOSPITALS etcetera, for its in a high terrains with trees and shrubs. going from KShs 6Million to 20Million.
7)Proximity to Kenya Pipeline Company - Malili also is home to Kenya Pipeline Company sub station. Land closer to this station range from KShs 5Million to 8Million.
The first phase of the the project will include a science and technology park, business processing and out sourcing, world-class hotels a sports stadia among others. The first phase, will cost about KShs 800Billion.
8) Last not least is the land in parts where long-term investors would venture, these are those not close to any particular proxime, but all-the-same a worthwhile ordinary land for such uses as RESIDENCE , CORPORATE CENTERS, SCHOOLS , SPORTS TRAINING, GATED COMMUNITY COMPLEXES, and who knows even HORTICULTURAL FARMING, for some properties are in areas surrounded by huge man-made dams. The prices would range from 3m.Ksh upwards.
We have posted this in a bid to answer many E-mails sent to us Inquiring about PROPERTY PRICES IN KONZA ICT CITY. It's our sincere hope that we'll quench much of that, and as we continue to interact, this post will guide our followers on what to budget for. The prices we have given are just TENTATIVE for the actual price can only be determined after the buyers have negotiated with the seller.
Richard Kainika.
Market /Property Analyst.
RICHMON GROUP & PROPERTIES (K) LTD.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
| properties for sale | call 0721282548 ,0710782058 | |||||||
| LOCATION | SIZE & DESCRIPTION | PRICE | ||||||
| MALILI | ||||||||
| 1777 | 7.8Acres | agri/comm | 14M | |||||
| 1563 | 7.8 Acres | agri/comm | 15M | |||||
| 1568 | 7.8Acres | agri/comm | 15M | |||||
| 1604 | 7.8Acres | agri/comm | 10M | |||||
| 1258 | 1.8 Acre | resd | 3.5M | |||||
| 1524 | 7.8Acres | agri | 7M | |||||
| 1448 | 7.8 Acres | agri/comm | 15M | |||||
| 2007 | 1/8 Acre | resd | 600K | |||||
| 1631 | 8M | |||||||
| 1649 | 8M | |||||||
| 1509 | 9M | |||||||
| 1704 | 9M | |||||||
| JOSKA | KANGUNDO RD | |||||||
| 50*100 | resd | 480K | ||||||
| 50*100(2) | resd | 300K | ||||||
| KYUMVI | 50*100)2 | resd | 500K | |||||
| KAMULU | 50*100(2) | Resd | 450k | |||||
| KITENGELA | ||||||||
| 1/8 Acres | comm /resd | 500K | ||||||
| 1/4 Acre | comm /resd | 3.2M | ||||||
| 1/8 Acres | resd | 500K | ||||||
| 1/8 Acres | resd | 600K | ||||||
| 1/8 Acres | resd | 550K | ||||||
| 1/8 Acres | comm /resd | |||||||
| 1/8 Acres | comm. | |||||||
| 1/4Acre | comm/resd | 900K | ||||||
| MLOLONGO | ||||||||
| 16 Acres | 10M | |||||||
| 5 Acres | 10M | |||||||
| 3 Acres | 12M | |||||||
| YUKOS | ||||||||
| 1/8 Acre)2 | resd | 3.2M | ||||||
| ISINYA | ||||||||
| 15 Acres | agri | @ | 1.7M | |||||
| 1000 Acres | agri | 700K | ||||||
| 1 Acres | resd/comm | 1.5M | ||||||
| 1 Acres | resd/comm | 2M | ||||||
| LUKENYA MOUNTVIEW | ||||||||
| 5 Acres | 1.8M | |||||||
| 5 Acres | @ | 2M | ||||||
| KENYA MEAT TRAINING | 10 Acres | 15M/ Acre | ||||||
| mombasa rd | 10 acres | 15.5M/Acre | ||||||
| KAREN | Bomas of Kenya | 1/2acre | 14M | |||||
| EASTLEIGH | Semi developed plt section 3 | 30M | ||||||
| NAKURU (RONGAI) | 130Acres | 2M/Acre | ||||||
| LOITOKTOK | 700 Acres | 150k | ||||||
| NAROK | 500 Acres | 50K/Acre | ||||||
| our office is at coffee plaza bldg 3rd floor..... | ||||||||
properties for sale
JOSKA KANGUNDO RD
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40*80
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480
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Residential
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50*100
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300
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Residential
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MACHAKOS JUNCTION
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KYUMVI
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50*100(2)
|
.5M
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Residential
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MLOLONGO
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16 ACRES
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10M/ACRE
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5 ACRES
|
10M/ACRE
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3 ACRES
|
12M/ACRE
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KYUNA
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1/4 ACRE
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1.8M
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YUKOS
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1/8 (2)
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3.2M
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MOUNT VIEW
|
5 ACRES
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1.8M
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call 0721282548
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LUKENYA MOUNT VIEW
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5 ACRES
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2M
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0710782058
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KENYA MEAT TRAIN"NG
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10 ACRES
|
15M/ACRE
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KITENGELA
| | | CALL | 0721282548 |
| KITENGELA | 1/4 ACRE | 3.2M | Commercial |
| | 1/8 ACRE | .5M | Residential |
| | 1/8 ACRE | .5M | Commercial |
| | 1/8 ACRE | .6M | Residential |
| | 1/8 ACRE | .55M | Residential |
| | 1/4 ACRE | .9M | Commercial |
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