Kenya Initiates Plan to Create Exchange Programme for Space Training in Japan
The government has initiated the development of a student exchange program with Japan specifically for Kenyan students specializing in space training.
This follows a series of meetings held by Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, the Acting Director General of the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), Kenya and representatives of the University of Tsukuba which explored potential areas of partnership for the program.
On Friday, Brigadier Kipkosgey held a series of meetings with Professor Kyosuke Yamamoto and Professor Toshihiro Kameda from the University of Tsukuba, Japan which revolved around collaboration for Kenya to build its satellites and small rockets.
According to KSA, the project is expected to foster knowledge transfer and capacity building in space science and technology between the two countries.
Besides seeking to establish a student exchange programme, the Kenyan government also sought to leverage the partnership with the view of tapping the potential of satellites in disaster management.
To this end, the Kenyan delegation also announced the possibility of a a possible collaboration after positive talks with Global Water Sustainability Initiative (GEOGloWS) representatives.
