Inside Govt’s Plan to Send Youth to Japan for Space Training
The government has launched a student exchange program with Japan aimed at Kenyan students focusing on space training.
This initiative follows a series of discussions led by Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, Acting Director General of the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), and representatives from the University of Tsukuba, exploring partnership opportunities for the program.
On Friday, Brigadier Kipkosgey met with Professors Kyosuke Yamamoto and Toshihiro Kameda from the University of Tsukuba to discuss potential collaboration on building satellites and small rockets for Kenya.
The KSA expects the project to enhance knowledge transfer and capacity building in space science and technology between the two nations.
In addition to the student exchange program, the Kenyan government aims to use this partnership to harness satellite technology for disaster management.
The Kenyan delegation also discussed potential collaboration with the Global Water Sustainability Initiative (GEOGloWS) representatives following positive discussions.
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The Kenyan space agency highlighted the application of GEOGLoWS Streamflow Services for flood forecasting, underscoring the practical use of space technology in disaster preparedness and risk reduction.
GEOGLoWS specifically emphasized the need for Kenya to utilize space technology for Earth observation and forecasting.
This initiative follows President William Ruto’s announcement in December 2023 that the government is committed to advancing space technology policies in Kenya.
President Ruto noted that this advancement would enhance Kenya’s global standing and emphasized that funding and partnerships from U.S. investors would support space technology growth.
He also mentioned the expansion of the Konza Technopolis as a key factor in developing the country’s space technologies.
Inside Govt’s Plan to Send Youth to Japan for Space Training
