Programmes
Space Technology
for Everyday Life
From monitoring crops to tracking floods, from planning cities to protecting forests, space technology touches every aspect of Kenyan life. KSA ensures space data reaches the people and institutions that need it most.
Sectors
Space Serving Kenya
Agriculture & Food Security
Satellite-based crop monitoring, soil moisture analysis, and yield prediction for Kenya's farming communities. KSA works with the Ministry of Agriculture to provide actionable data to county governments.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Flood mapping, drought monitoring, and early warning systems using satellite imagery. During emergencies, KSA activates the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters.
Healthcare Delivery
Using satellite connectivity and geospatial data to improve healthcare access in remote areas. Disease outbreak mapping and medical supply chain optimisation.
Infrastructure & Urban Planning
Monitoring urban growth, informal settlements, and infrastructure development. Supporting Kenya's housing programme with satellite-derived settlement maps.
Maritime & Coastal Management
Vessel tracking, illegal fishing detection, and coastal erosion monitoring along Kenya's 536 km coastline. Supporting the blue economy strategy.
Forestry & Conservation
Tracking forest cover changes, illegal logging, and wildlife corridors. KSA provides quarterly forest assessment reports to the Kenya Forest Service.
Water Resources
Monitoring water bodies, aquifer levels, and precipitation patterns across Kenya's river basins. Supporting integrated water resource management planning.
Mining & Geological Survey
Satellite-based geological mapping and mineral exploration support. Remote sensing data assists in identifying mineral deposits and monitoring mining operations.
Request Space Data Services
Government agencies, NGOs, and researchers can request KSA's space application services for their projects. Contact our applications team.
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