Prof. Calestous Juma
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Absurd Anecdote: History of Space Technology In Kenya
Despite this early opportunity coming to Kenya’s doorstep, the country remained oddly aloof to adopt space technology as part of the national development agenda.
Read more "Absurd Anecdote: History of Space Technology In Kenya"Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 7 & 8
Ascending to the terminal phase-8 of the proposed Kenya space sector road-map would render Kenya a pacesetter on the global space technology scene. Only a handful of nations unequivocally belong to this exclusive club. They are United States, Russia, and China. Closely behind are nations and organizations that have attained the capabilities described in phase-7. […]
Read more "Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 7 & 8"African Space Policy
After a protracted process stretching beyond 5 years, the African Union (AU) Space Working Group delivered the African Space Policy document late last year (African Space Strategy V10_1). This document was subsequently adopted by African education, science and technology  ministers and is expected to be approved by the AU Heads of States Summit in January 2016. This is […]
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The on-orbit validation of domestically developed space technology accomplished in Phase 4 will need to be followed by entrenchment of this achieved proficiency in a domestic cutting-edge space technology manufacturing base. In doing so, Kenya will start to climb one level on the space technology capability hierarchy pyramid to become a Spacecraft Manufacturer. This significant […]
Read more "Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 5 & 6"African Space Technology Initiatives
African moon mission seeks cash for first phase By Paula Park A group of African space enthusiasts have taken to the internet to raise money for what they say will be the continent’s first moon mission. Africa2Moon’s main goal is to send a probe to orbit or land on the moon and beam back video […]
Read more "African Space Technology Initiatives"Welcome 2015!
Wish all readers a prosperous 2015. This year I hope to be more prolific with the frequency of articles shared on this website. We had very interesting developments within the space sector in 2014 and are confident that the trend will continue in 2015. For instance, there is an ongoing proposal for an African moon […]
Read more "Welcome 2015!"Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 4
In this phase, Kenya will begin to transcend to the Operator level from a User level of the space technology capability hierarchy pyramid. This progression will be realized through further expansion of the resources and capacities formerly initiated in the preceding phases. Expanding capabilities will further be augmented by the introduction of completely new competences. […]
Read more "Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 4"Discussion Resumes!
I am delighted that after a brief hiatus, the regular posts and discussions on establishing a space space in Kenya have now resumed. Let us keep the conversation going. The next post will be on Kenya Space Sector Formulation Phase 4.
Read more "Discussion Resumes!"Kenya Space Sector Formulation—Phase 3
It is in this phase that the physical establishment of the proposed space sector’s infrastructure and tangible capacity commences. A concurrent tripartite approach targeting i) human, ii) organizational and, iii) societal capacity development is required to ensure a comprehensive and efficacious inception of the Kenyan space sector. Similarly, identification and strategic engagement of potential collaboration […]
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Kenya Space Sector Advocacy 