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
2022 Africa Earth Observation Challenge Final Pitching Event at KIW
The Africa Earth Observation (EO) Challenge is a program which comprises of an open innovation challenge, a pitching den and incubation support for founders which seeks to address key blockers to building viable space technology start-ups across the continent.
KSA Participates at Kenya Innovation Week
Kenya Space Agency (KSA) today, 7 December 2022 participated in the second day of the Kenya Innovation Week exhibition and conference organized by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (Kenia) at the Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi.
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data Courtesy Call
Today, the Ag. DG, Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey hosted the Executive Director of Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), Dr. Claire Melamed at KSA offices.
2021 Space Sector Stakeholders Forum
The Space Sector Stakeholders Forum was held on 24th to 25th February 2021 as an initiative aimed at mapping the state of the indigenous space sector and the actions required to be taken by stakeholders and policymakers. Through the deliberations at this forum, the Agency, in collaboration with stakeholders, defined the space sector needs, capabilities and potential spheres, and charted a path to redefine the Kenyan Space Ecosystem for national development and security, and elevate Kenya to be among lead-nations on matters space.