Projects
Learn more about our ongoing projects on our 'projects' page
Our Focus Areas
At the Kenya Space Agency
Our mission is coordinating, nurturing and developing the Kenyan Space Sector to maximise the utilization of space opportunities. Our 6 major areas of focus include:
Agriculture
Kenyan Scientists use space technology in conjunction with agriculture to discover how to control and ensure healthy crop growth.
Disaster Management
Satellites can be used to provide critical information to make predictions such as earthquake, locust migrations etc...
Security
Satellite communication and imagery has been proven to be be an effective method to track security threats.
Communication
Television, radio, telephones, internet pick up signals via communication satellites.
Urban Planning
Urban developers use Satellite imaging to closely monitor and support decision making for sustainable urban planning.
Resource Management
Satellites generate multiple forms of data for private use and also for the general public.
News & Events
Recent
KSA AND MKWC Sign MOU for the Conservation of Mountain Bongos
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to harness the power of geospatial technologies for the conservation of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo. This five-year partnership marks a pivotal moment in the conservation journey, paving the way for real-time monitoring, community engagement, and sustainable land management strategies.
UNOOSA Space for Women Expert Meeting
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) jointly organized and hosted a United Nations / Canada Space for Women Expert Meeting themed "Building capacity to promote and advance gender equality in the space sector" from 30 October to 2 November 2023, in Montreal, Canada.
Courtesy Visit by Dr Benson Kenduiywo
The Ag. DG KSA, Brig Hillary Kipkosgey hosted Dr Benson Kenduiywo, Data Scientist & East Africa-Lead Climate Security (Climate Action) from Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. Dr Kenduiywo who was paying a courtesy call to KSA also shared their work on Climate Security Observatory (CSO)