Victor Otieno

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🚀 The 21st Edition of the KSA Newsletter is Out! CONNECT. GROW. INNOVATE. - Accelerating Kenya’s Space Sector. As 2026 unfolds, the 21st Edition of the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) Newsletter shines a spotlight on Kenya’s relentless drive to expand its space ecosystem powered by bold strides in data governance and strengthened through strategic partnerships. Inside This Edition: 🌍 Launch of the Kenya Earth Observation (EO) Data Sharing Framework 2026 A landmark initiative by KSA, in collaboration with the British High Commission, RIIS, and VIFFA Consult, the framework strengthens data governance and promotes the use of Earth observation data. ⚖️ Kenya Hosts the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition KSA, in partnership with the Judiciary, successfully hosted the national rounds of this prestigious competition, bringing together top universities and fostering the next generation of space law experts in Kenya. 🤝 Strengthening U.S.–Kenya Space Collaboration U.S. Space Forces Africa Commander Brigadier General Jacob Middleton visited KSA for high-level discussions with Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, focusing on education, training, and commercial data opportunities for security and development. 📊 Media Engagement Ahead of GDF-KSEC 2026 KSA, alongside key partners including KNBS and GPSDD, hosted a media breakfast to build momentum for the upcoming Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference 2026 in Nairobi. 🎙 Industry Focus Interview: Kennedy Kipkoech – Aerospace Engineer Insights into operations at the Luigi Broglio Malindi Space Centre (LBMSC) and practical advice for aspiring engineers pursuing careers in the space sector. 📅 Events & Opportunities Global Data Festival & Kenya Space Expo & Conference 2026 (2–5 June, Nairobi) NewSpace Africa Conference (20–23 April, Gabon) ESA Graduate Trainee Program (Ongoing 2026) East African TART Radio Astronomy Training (Capacity-building opportunity across the region) Read The Full Edition Here: >  mailchi.mp/e8a50a9f0620/6… Past Editions Here:> us12.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=7de5a2… Kenya’s space future needs your voice! Share it with us at -> communications@ksa.go.ke.

Kenya's Space Sector Data Sharing Framework 2026 | Data Sharing situation analysis As part of the development of Kenya's EO Data Sharing Framework 2026, the team conducted a needs analysis of the sector with the primary objective of generating actionable insights that will directly inform the design and implementation of the framework. The survey targeted over 30 key stakeholders, representing a comprehensive cross-section of the sector: all national government EO and geospatial agencies, private-sector EO service providers, academic and research institutions, civil society organisations, the 47 counties via the Council of Governors, and multilateral partners including FAO Kenya and other UN agencies. The responses reveal a mature but fragmented EO ecosystem in Kenya. Strong technical capacity and willingness to collaborate exist, but are hindered by policy gaps, funding silos, lack of a central data portal, and infrastructure limitations. There is broad consensus on the need for: (1) A clear national EO data governance and open-data framework (2) Standardised licensing and interoperability (3) Pooled funding and procurement mechanisms (4) Scaled capacity building and shared infrastructure Below is a summary of findings for sample thematic areas of : (1) Current data access and sharing practices, (2) Adequacy of existing EO policies, regulations, and standards, (3) Funding mechanisms and sustainability (4) Talent, skills, and institutional capacity, (5) Explicit recommendations for the Kenya EO Data Sharing Framework and its implementation roadmap. @SpaceAgencyKE @KenyaGovernors @FAOKenya @nrfkenya @KeTreasury @KEFRIHQ @KeForestService @konzatech @KNBStats @SurveyorOfKenya @NLC_Kenya @MeteoKenya @tanuijohn @Profshaukat @koske_felix @MwangoCapital @BrianGeorgeKE @YvonneOkwara @ODPC_KE @ASSEKnews @CountrywideHubs @benrobertskenya @IEBCKenya @ICTAuthorityKE @KEBS_ke @TaitaTavetaUni @DeKUTkenya

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God be thanked, we cannot be taken off of this earth until we finish our testimony. The devil does not have power over our lives. We are witnesses of the Lord, and He will protect us until our testimony is finished. A good example are the two witnesses in Revelation 11: 7 ''and when they had Finished their testimony , the beast that rises from the bottomless pit will make war on them....''

Kenya Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework 2026 and National Earth Observation Data Council Following the Official Launch of the Kenya Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework 2026 by the @kenyaspaceagency supported by British High Commission In Kenya and in partnership with Viffa Consult and RIIS, the following is the executive summary covering : (1) Project Background (2) Context underpinning the framework development being KSA strategic plan 2023-2027 and Kenya Open Government Partnership (OGP) 5th National Action Plan 2023-2027 (3) Methodology (4) EO Data Sharing Comparative Model Analysis where we reviewed (a) @UNGGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) (b) @UNESCO Data Governance Toolkit (c) @esa Data Spaces Model (d) UK National space strategy 2021 (e) China's Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and (f) The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) among others (5) Kenya EO data sharing framework and IGIF Country plan showing how Kenya has adopted the proposed 7 principles and the 9 implementation pathways (6) Proposed National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC) covering vision, mission, core objectives, membership composition and (7) proposed next framework implementation steps @ODPC_KE @KNBStats @konzatech @nrfkenya @NLC_Kenya @ICTAuthorityKE @tanuijohn @Profshaukat @KENIAupdates @KEBS_ke @KenyaGovernors @FAOKenya @IEBCKenya @MeteoKenya @SurveyorOfKenya @TaitaTavetaUni @koske_felix @KEFRIHQ @KeForestService Kindly reach out for collaboration and partnership as the team shifts gears towards implementation to victor@viffaconsult.co.ke Find summary Document Here (linkedin.com/posts/victorot…

My call to action for Government of Kenya in support of local and foreign investment are: (1) Focus on easing cost of doing business covering unification and harmonising license and taxes at national and county levels. Predictable tax regime at both levels of government @Kiptoock @KenyaGovernors @Investment_Ke @InvestKenya_ (2) Significant Budget allocation to key sectors such as Manufacturing whose GDP contribution has been declining @KAM_Kenya @DrJumaMukhwana @GovLeeKinyanjui , Agriculture whose allocation is less than AU recommendation @CS_MoALD , Research and Development currently at 0.8% against recommendation of 2% @Profshaukat (3) Ensure all FDI has backward linkages to local MSME ecosystem to enable tech transfer and greater economic dividend @epzakenya (4) Decentralised manufacturing linked to export market access initiatives through AFCTA ,AGOA and other EPAs. All affirmative action funds to focus on supporting these agribusiness and manufacturing MSMEs under the program (5) Expanded market access to government procurement opportunities in all MDACs especially for startups as part of government digitisation @tanuijohn @tomwansa @KENIAupdates (6) Counties to be mandated minimum budget allocation towards establishing manufacturing and innovation facilities as opposed to current trend of building markets only @BrianGeorgeKE @YvonneOkwara @MwangoCapital @nderi_j youtube.com/watch?v=o24c9z…

AntuGrow is honoured to have contributed to the Kenya Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework, 2026, alongside space sector players convened by the @SpaceAgencyKE. Interact with space data on antugrow.com to know what you can plant in Kenya.

Join The Conversation on Wednesday 25th March 2026 from 11am as we unpack How County Governments Can Attract local and Foreign Investment at @tv47digital

Kenya's Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework 2026 and National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC) launch-linkedin.com/posts/victorot…

KENYA LAUNCHES EARTH OBSERVATION (EO) DATA SHARING FRAMEWORK 2026. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA), in collaboration with the British High Commission in Kenya, the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), and VIFFA Consult, has formally launched the Kenya Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework 2026. This milestone initiative is a key pillar of the Kenya Space Agency Strategic Plan 2023–2027, which seeks to promote, develop and implement data governance frameworks. In his official remarks, Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, Director General of KSA, underscored the significance of the framework in establishing a unified and coordinated space data ecosystem for Kenya. He emphasized that the initiative will consolidate Earth Observation (EO) data users and stakeholders, including government institutions, academia, the private sector, and development partners, into a collaborative platform designed to maximize the value of space-derived data. As part of its implementation strategy, the framework will be operationalized through the creation of the National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC). The Council will serve as the central body responsible for the coordination, oversight, and strategic direction of EO data management in Kenya, ensuring effective governance and sustainable utilization of space-based resources. The launch of the Kenya Earth Observation Data Sharing Framework 2026 represents a landmark achievement in reaffirming the nation’s commitment to harnessing space science, technology, and data for sustainable development, innovation, and socio-economic growth.

Peace between men and among nations is a gift from God. It is not the natural state of relations between men. Observe in the rider in Revelation 6 didn’t need to bring war and destruction. All he needed to do was take peace from the earth. Once this peace God’s gift to man was taken, men quickly rush in with war and destruction. Im in awe at the manner of Love God has for me a wretched man that HE saved me from my sins and the coming destruction. Revelation 6:3 When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come and see.” Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.

𝑊ℎ𝑜 𝑖𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐾𝑒𝑛𝑦𝑎’𝑠 𝐴𝐼 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑝𝑒? To build a 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 that actually works for innovators, we need a bridge between 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, and 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce the 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦.These are the leaders who are helping translate "policy talk" into "innovation action": • Kanana Pauline (Eng.) – CEO, Institute of Design and Innovation (IDI) • Munyala Mwalo – Design Lead, Space Ai • 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐮𝐨𝐜𝐡 – AI Advisor, British High Commission • Jennifer Cotter Otieno – Co-Founder & Executive Advisor, EdTech East Africa • Mike Mutungi – CEO, I Choose Life Africa & ASSEK Chairman • Victor Otieno Agolla – Managing Director, VIFFA Consult From design thinking and international advisory to startup advocacy and EdTech, this panel represents the diverse pillars of our ecosystem. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. Don’t miss the chance to share your insights directly with this group and help steer the direction of Kenya's tech future. 📅 Thursday, 19th March 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EAT 📍 Online 🔗 Register here to secure your spot: lnkd.in/dZ9x-SEn (Or scan the QR code in the poster below!) Let’s ensure the voices of those building the future are the ones writing it.

The Journey of the Christian Life: Is Christ Your Life? Brother Paul was privileged to travel to Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, last week for the Shepherd's Conference. The following Sunday morning, Brother Paul delivered a message to the church entitled "Is It Well With Your Soul?" This clip is taken from that message, as Brother Paul urges listeners to consider the paradox of the true Christian: as believers grow in Christ, they experience an increase in both their brokenness over sin and their joy in Christ. "As we grow in Christ as believers, we begin to see, we have nothing... Christ is everything. Is Christ a part of your life, or is He your life?"

📢 Call for Applications! Students and early-career researchers from across East Africa are invited to apply for the East African Research & Training Workshop on the Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART), scheduled to take place 20–24 July 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. This workshop will provide participants with hands-on training in radio astronomy, instrumentation, and scientific data analysis using the TART system. The program aims to strengthen capacity in radio astronomy across the region. 🗓 Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 📧 Submit applications to: info@ksa.go.ke