Projects

Learn more about our ongoing projects on our 'projects' page

Services

We serve the nation through our functions as we look to better utilize the space economy

Research

We have multiple teams of scientists and engineers giving insightful research in space science

Outreach

Through our outreach program, we are making impact on the local communities

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

05Dec2023

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.

06Nov2023

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.

04Nov2023

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)