The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has approved the Konza National Drone Corridor, marking a significant milestone for the country’s aviation and technology sectors.
Spearheaded by the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the corridor is Kenya’s first designated controlled airspace for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
John Paul Okwiri, Chief Executive Officer of Konza Technopolis, said this development represents a major stride in Kenya’s mission to establish a robust unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) ecosystem and underscores the country’s growing prominence as a hub of technological innovation in Africa.
“The establishment of this drone corridor within a Smart City will spur significant economic growth by attracting investment, create new opportunities and also firmly position Konza Technopolis as the premier destination for African tech talent and enterprise to thrive,” he said.
Strategically located within the Konza Technopolis Smart City, the corridor has been designed to uphold safety and security while minimising risks to manned aviation, people, property and the environment.
It provides a dedicated environment for testing, training, research and innovation, offering considerable advantages for start-ups, academic institutions and industry stakeholders.
The approval followed a comprehensive review process conducted by the UAS Multi-Agency Route Committee, reinforcing Kenya’s commitment to enabling safe, regulated and future-ready drone operations.
