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Robert Ndugwa
Robert  Ndugwa is the current Chief of the Data and Analytics Section of UN-Habitat where he leads the agency’s efforts in the collection and dissemination of global urban statistical information and oversees the development of standards and norms for urban statistical activities including the integration of geospatial, statistical, and other information in routine urban monitoring and evaluation processes
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Meshack Ndiritu
He is the training Officer on Space Applications and Emerging Technologies at the African Union Commission overseeing the institutional and human capacity development of the Global Monitoring for the Environment and Security in Africa (GMES & Africa)-a continental project in Earth Observation (EO) with a network of over 120 National and Regional institutions.
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Levin Born
Levin M. Born is the co-founder and Managing Director of Regent Square Group (RSG), and advisory firm specializing in market access and regulatory compliance for space technology companies. Levin is also the co-founder of Afamba Group, which owns and operates Gateway Earth Stations around the world.
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Dr. Amore Nel
Amoré Nel attained her Ph.D. in Space Physics in 2019, reporting on the discovery and analysis of a new type of aurora while on fieldwork in Norway. Her postdoctoral work was at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, where the focus was on geomagnetic field studies using joint satellite and ground-based observatory data, and she conducts research in several topics in the field of Space Science. Currently, she is the applied geomagnetic researcher at SANSA Space Science in South Africa. Read more ...
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Dr. Benson Kenduiywo
Benson Kenduiywo is a Data Science specialist with over 13 years experience offering spatial data related solutions including surveying, mapping, remote sensing, machine learning, crop modelling, and index insurance. He is interested in the use of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence to build spatial solutions in Agriculture and beyond. Read more ...
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Dr Robert Aruho
Dr Robert Aruho is the Head of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy where he is leading the reintroduction of Mountain Bongo in partnership with Kenya Wildlife Service. He holds a Master’s degree in International Animal Health from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from Makerere University. He is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Antelope, Pangolin, Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Groups.Read more ...
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Esther Makabe
Esther Makabe has over 10 years in the Geospatial industry primarily focusing on climate change, food security, monitoring and evaluation, environmental risk assessment, emergency response and human security. Ms. Makabe holds an MSc. in Geography from Bonn & United Nations Universities.  Read more ...
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Prof Paul Baki
Prof Baki is Fellow and Hon. Secretary, Kenya National Academy of Sciences. Member: International Astronomical Union (IAU); Physics Society of Kenya; East African Astronomical Society. Member, International Network of Governmental Science Advice (INGSA). He is a member of United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) Expert Group C: Long Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities. Read more ...

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Mary Onguko
With an MBA with over 15 years’ experience in satellite broadband communications across Africa and Middle East. Mary’s mandate focuses on establishing an ecosystem of business partners within the telecommunications space in Africa. Prior to Avanti, Mary worked for leading telcos in Africa namely iSAT Africa Limited, iWayAfrica Limited, Callkey Services Limited and Bayobab  in different capacities: Read more ...
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Dr Joseph Olwendo, Ph.D
Dr. Olwendo received his Ph.D. in Space Physics from Pwani University in 2015. He is currently the Principal investigator on Ionospheric Scintillation and space environment specification and maintains a Space Weather and Ionospheric Research Laboratory at Pwani University. Read more ...
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Dr Willice Obonyo 
Dr Willice Obonyo is a lecturer at the Technical University of Kenya, and a visiting research fellow at the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He obtained his PhD in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Leeds in 2020, an MSc in Astrophysics and Space Science from the University of Cape Town in 2015, and an MSc in Physics from Moi University in 2011. Read more ...
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Tom Whitehill
Tom Whitehill is the Head of Sales and International Development Projects at Avanti. Tom has led design and delivery of large-scale EdTech programs across sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with private and public sector organisations and international development agencies. He holds a degree in Finance and Business from the University of Bournemouth in the UK. Read more ...
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Dr. Nadir Hashim
Dr. Nadir Hashim is a senior lecturer and former chairman, Department of Physics at Kenyatta University. Currently, his main areas of research are on the application of nuclear techniques to environmental radiation monitoring; study of extensive air showers using Monte Carlo simulations and experimental observations, development of radio astronomy, study of galaxy interactions and their structures. Read more ...
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Alana Kruger
Alana works as a knowledge transfer manager in South Africa as part of the Global Alliance Africa project, running their UK-Africa Space technology Innovation activities network, and fostering collaboration and social impact with their Place Based Innovation intervention in Gauteng, South Africa. Alana runs the UK-Africa Space-technology innovation network, which holds much potential for space-related companies across South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, and the UK. Read more ...
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Dr. Kenneth Mubea
Kenneth Mubea, PhD is the Capacity Development Lead, Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa). Kenneth's role includes technical support and user engagement and support, driving usage of the DE Africa services and engaging with the DE Africa network of partners across Africa. Kenneth has previously worked with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD, UN Foundation), and SERVIR (NASA - USAID initiative). Read more ... 
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David Ongo
David’s experience spans from using GIS and Remote Sensing to participating in numerous multidisciplinary projects geared towards delivering services that meet international standards in industries that include, Water Resources Management, Infrastructure and Utility Mapping, Agriculture and Food Security, Mining, Forest Resources Monitoring, Urban Planning, Air Quality Monitoring, Land Administration among others. While at RCMRD he championed the creation of GeoHub Africa, an innovation, incubation and research Centre.Read more ... 
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Yariwo Kitiyo
Yariwo Kitiyo is a seasoned data analyst with a background in GIS having over 7 years experience in tech and works best in fast moving and dynamic environments. She has expertise in leading diverse and dynamic teams across various project sizes and has managed to build and head data teams. Her strength lies in comprehending data infrastructures, integrating systems and developing data strategies to execution, creating high value geo enabled systems that streamline and optimise business operations. In her career she has successfully proven the ability to translate data strategies into information products, roadmaps, and specifications. Read more ...
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Prof Hussein Farah
Prof. Farah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, Master’s Degree in Geography from University of Waterloo Canada and PhD Degree in Water Resources Surveys from Wageningen University, The Netherlands. He has more than twenty five years experiences in applications of earth observation and has worked in the public, academic and private Sectors. Prof. Farah research interests are in the applications of geoinformation for natural resources modelling and management and has undertaken extensive research and consultancy work in the Eastern and Southern African region. Read more ...
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Shereen Zorba
Shereen Zorba is an expert in political communications and international relations whose work with the UN spans over 20+ years. She has been credited for leading diverse, high-impact programmes across UN Environment and Peacekeeping operations. Her recent work focuses on strengthening the interface between science, policy and diverse markets to achieve environmental sustainability. Read more ...
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Anastasia Wahome
Prior to joining the Alliance, Anastasia was the SERVIR Eastern & Southern Africa's Science, Data & Technology Lead, leading a team of technical experts in agriculture & food security, water & related disasters, land cover land use change monitoring and weather & climate. Read more ...
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Gerald Yegon
In his role as the regional lead for Africa, Gerald navigates the geospatial industry's intricacies, particularly focusing on civil governments' needs and challenges across the continent. His passion lies in harnessing innovative technology to comprehend contexts, construct scenarios, and inform decisions while monitoring actions. Read more ...
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Joan Chesoni
Joan is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and earned her LLM from the prestigious Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands; one of Europe’s leading research and teaching universities, globally acclaimed as a world leader in the field of Air and Space Law. Read more ...
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Nekesa Were
Nekesa is working to scale the positive health impact achieved with the Community Health Toolkit, by building and fostering a vibrant community of practice. Prior to joining Medic, Nekesa was the Director of Strategy at AfriLabs where she was responsible for the development and execution of a strategy that ensured a thriving innovation economy in Africa driven by the power of the AfriLabs community, a network of over 400 innovation centres spread across 53 African countries. Read more ...
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Simon Mulwa
Simon Mulwa, a trailblazer in Digital Transformation, boasts a distinguished career spanning over 16 years. His expertise lies in driving ICT system implementation, adept management, and fostering strategic partnerships across international, private, and public sectors. Read more ...
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Faith Mutwiri
Ms. Faith Mutwiri currently serves as a GIS and Remote Sensing expert at the Kenya Forest Service with a strong background in applying geospatial technologies in the forestry sector. She possesses over 10 years of experience in mapping and assessment of forest resources in the country and in coordinating gathering, analysis and modelling of remotely sensed forest data for policy guidance, and for International and National reporting processes. Read more ...
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Dr. Paolo Marzioli
Dr. Paolo Marzioli is a Research Associate in aerospace systems at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, where he gained his PhD in 2021 with a thesis focused on nano-satellite innovative navigation systems. He is currently co-chairing the courses in Spacecraft Design and Aircraft Systems within the MSc in Space and Astronautical Engineering and the BSc in Aerospace Engineering at Sapienza. Read more ...
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Dr. Ayman Ahmed
Dr. Ayman has Master of business administration - France, Ph.D. in Communications Engineering - Satellite Imaging Systems, and Post-doctoral research in small satellite systems - Japan. Ayman led more than ten space projects, recently, the Principal investigator of ClimCam Project, which is a Artificial intelligent imaging system for the International Space Station. He is the founder of the African training program in Egypt. Read more ...
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Dr.-Ing Anthony Kiroe
Dr.-Ing Anthony Kiroe is a lecturer of Physics in the department of Physics of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He has sixteen years of experience teaching basic and applied Physics with interests in thermodynamics, microelectronics, instrumentation, space platforms, and GNSS meteorology. Read more ...
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Dr. Daniel Okoh
He is a First Class graduate of Physics & Astronomy, University of Nigeria. He has a Distinction MSc degree in Space Physics, Rhodes University – South Africa, and a Distinction PhD in Physics & Astronomy, University of Nigeria. Dr Daniel Okoh’s research interests are in the areas of Space Weather modelling, especially using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Read more ...
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Stuart Fyvie
Stuart has 25 years’ experience in procuring and delivering complex property and infrastructure projects, and prior to founding Fire Arrow was a Partner with global property and construction consultants, Gardiner & Theobald LLP. Stuart's experience includes horizontal and vertical spaceport delivery, satellite manufacturing and operations facilities, ancillary industrial and office space and master planning. Read more ...
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Dr. Awor Adero

Dr. Awor Adero is a passionate space physicist with good research experience in geomagnetism. He holds a Ph.D. in Space Physics from the Technical University of Kenya, and currently a lecturer at the same university. Dr. Adero has dedicated his career to understanding the Earth's magnetic environment and its interactions with solar and cosmic phenomena. Read more ...
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Dr. Melvin Hoare
Dr. Melvin Hoare studied for his PhD in Astrophysics at University College London, before carrying out postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg. In 1996, he joined the faculty at the University of Leeds where he is now Professor of Astrophysics. His research focuses on the formation of massive stars - the ones that live fast, die young and control much of galaxy evolution. Read more ...
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Nyambura Kamau
Nyambura's diverse career journey has developed through aerospace manufacturing, venture building, and healthcare technology implementation across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Currently, she serves as a Senior Associate at Pyramidia Ventures, while also holding an Advisory Board position at WildDrone (EU). Her entrepreneurial nature led her to found the Viwanda Africa Group, and she furthered her passion for Space by supporting academia at the International Space University. Read more ...
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Hans Geldenhuys
Hans Geldenhuys is appointed as Director – Africa, and responsible for overseeing all operations and commercial activities in the region. He joined Intelsat in 2015, as Managing Sales Director and was focused on developing and implementing strategies for expanding market share and growing sales activities across the Sub-Saharan market. Hans Geldenhuys has over 20 years of experience in the field and has served in several Managerial and Director positions within the African market. Read more ...
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Prof. Godfrey Ouma Makokha
Makokha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computing at Taita Taveta University, involved in training, mentorship, supervision, research and outreach. He is a geospatial solutions and environment and water resource management expert with years of experience in carrying out research, teaching and offering advice on various environmental and water-related issues. Read more ...
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Richard Vaughan
Richard Vaughan is a BBC-trained television documentary director with forty years’ experience in creating scientific and medical films for an international audience. He has also been responsible for a large portfolio of published materials, including social and economic commentaries on several African countries. Read more ...
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Sheena Raikundalia
Sheena Raikundalia has over 16 years of experience in the legal, financial services and impact investment sectors in Europe and Africa and over 7 years’ board experience.
She is extremely passionate and confident about the potential in Africa. With her diverse experience, she understands and has strong networks with the government, private sector, international donor, investor and local tech entrepreneurs and hubs . Read more ...
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Victor Otieno MBA
Victor Otieno MBA (Entrepreneurship), BCOM, CPA (K) is the Managing Director of Viffa Consult and former County Chief Officer in Charge of Digital economy and startups in Nairobi City County and former Policy advisor to the Association of startup and SME enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) board. Read more ...

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Maryia Urazaeva
Maryia Urazaeva is a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in Aerospace and Geoinformation Technologies, specializing in EO applications, commercialization, innovation, and sustainability. Her career is distinguished by a commitment to bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical, real-world applications. Read more ...
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Musyimi M. Mbathi (PhD)
Musyimi Mbathi holds a PhD in Urban Planning and currently serving as a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Department of Urban and Regional Planning. He has worked as an Urban Planner with the Government of Kenya for over 10 years and the United Nations (UN-HABITAT) as a consultant in the Global Urban Observatory Unit. Read more ...
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Merceline Ojwala 
Merceline Ojwala is a seasoned GIS and Remote Sensing Expert with over 16 years of experience in the field. Armed with a Master of Science degree in Geospatial Information System and Remote Sensing, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management, Merceline possesses a solid educational foundation. Read more ...
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Prof. Mary Gikungu
As the CEO of NMK, a State Corporation, Prof Gikungu is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the management of Kenya’s Cultural and Natural Heritage including over 300 Sites and Monuments and a multidisciplinary research portfolio. The Director General also chairs and supervises the Directors Management Board of NMK. Read more ...
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MISIANI ZACHARY
Misiani holds a BSc. degree in Meteorology from the University of Nairobi and a Master's in Meteorology from Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology. At the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) as a Senior Research Scientist & Climate Focal Point. Read more ...
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DR. DAVID GIKUNGU
Dr. David Gikungu is the current Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department and the Permanent Representative of Kenya with the World Meteorological Organization. Dr. Gikungu is a seasoned meteorologist who has vast experience in the science of meteorology and has held several managerial positions in the Department.  Read more ...
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Davis Cook
Davis is a Partner and Chairman at RIIS, the largest innovation advisory firm in Africa, focused on the nexus of strategy, innovation, and development. In his previous role as CEO at RIIS, he established what is now the one of the largest African-grown space advisory practices; he is now based in Kenya where he leads the East Africa activities of the broader Anza group, which include RIIS, Anza Capital, an early-stage VC fund, and the SA Innovation Summit, one of the largest start-up events in Africa. Read more ...
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Dr. Girmaw Abebe Tadesse
Dr. Girmaw Abebe Tadesse is a Principal Research Scientist and Manager at Microsoft's AI for Good Research Lab, where he leads the Africa team in developing AI solutions for agriculture, healthcare, biodiversity, and more. He collaborates with partners including the Kenya Space Agency, Amref Health Africa, Planet, CGIAR, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Stanford University, and Harvard University. He holds over 20 patents and has published in top journals such as Nature. Read more ...
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Dr. Andrew Muriithi
Dr. Andrew Muriithi is a board-certified consultant anaesthesiologist and also holds an MSc. in Aerospace Medicine from King’s College, London. He additionally holds a Diploma in Aviation Medicine from the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of London. He heads the department of anaesthesia at the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital, and is charged with the care of patients undergoing spine surgery and rehabilitation post-spinal injury.  Read more ...
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Julius Gichohi
Julius Gichohi is the lead the establishment of Regional Centre Training Institute which is the training arm of RCMRD. It the leading institute of Geospatial training institute in East and Sound Africa. Currently offers Geospatial Diploma and professional courses. Before he joined RCMRD in 2014 only IT and BBIT were being offered in collaboration with JKUAT.  Read more ...
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Mairura Omwenga
Mairura Omwenga is a civil/structural engineer, town planner and EIA expert with 37-year work experience. He holds BSc (civil engineering) and MA (Urban and Regional Planning) from the University of Nairobi. He is currently pursuing PhD research in transportation planning in Nairobi. He is a transport/infrastructure lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of the Built Environment and Design Read more ...
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Mr. Davis Adieno
Mr. Davis Adieno is the Senior Director of Programs at the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (the Global Partnership), based in Nairobi, Kenya. He translates the Global Partnership’s vision and strategic objectives into actionable data initiatives. Davis nurtures sustainable and trusting data partnerships between governments and non-state actors that deliver development outcomes and impact in diverse sectors. Read more ...
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Prof. Dr. Gilberto Camara
Prof. Dr. Gilberto Camara is a researcher in Geoinformatics, Earth Observation, and Land Use Modelling at Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE). He is internationally recognised for promoting free access to geospatial data and for setting up an efficient satellite monitoring of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Read more ...
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Mugo KIBATI
Mugo KIBATI has more than 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, in Kenya and the United States, having worked in oil and gas, banking, manufacturing, telecommunications, insurance, technology, and government. He has exceptional skills in communication, operations, financial management, team-building, and leveraging individual assets to reach business goals efficiently.  Read more ...
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Dr. Munzer Jahjah
Dr. Munzer Jahjah received his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1989 and his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering in 2003 from Sapienza University of Rome. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Jahjah has made significant contributions to space ground segment and Earth observation fields. Read more ...
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BRIGADIER HILLARY B. KIPKOSGEY
Brigadier Hillary B Kipkosgey is currently the Acting Director General / CEO of the Kenya Space Agency, a position he assumed in June 2021 on secondment from the Kenya Defence Forces. Prior to this, he was the Head of Logistics and Maintenance at the National Air Support Department. Read more ...
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DR. Tor-Gunnar Vågen
Tor-Gunnar Vågen is a Principal Scientist and head of the Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) at CIFOR-ICRAF. He has a background in soil science, hydrology, landscape ecology, statistical modeling and machine learning, computer programming, and remote sensing (earth observation).  Read more ...
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Dr. Pamela Ochungo
Dr. Pamela Ochungo is a geospatial scientist with a longstanding interest in the application of geospatial techniques to research and development projects with the aim of understanding complex interrelated processes. Read more ...
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Ronald Diang'a
Ronald is a farmer and an enthusiastic professional with a relentless drive to reshape the agricultural landscape leveraging on technology and innovation. With over 7years experience as an agribusiness and technology in agriculture professional, his role spans across strategic development, project coordination, product development and nurturing client relationships, evident in partnerships with UN WOMEN Ethiopia, World Vegetable Center, Yara East Africa, Tomorrow.io and TomorrowNow.org. Read more ...
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Guillermo Roselló
Guillermo Roselló, Trilingual executive with more than 20 years of International experience in Defense, Aviation and Space sectors, both in the private domain, in Strategy, Commercial and Operations Management positions in top level multinational companies and in the public sector as General Branch Navy Officer in overseas NATO and national operations and in the military Engineering Branch developing its activity in Defense Special Programs..  Read more ...
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Maj. Aloyce Were 
Maj. Aloyce Were is an Experienced Aerospace Engineer and currently the acting Deputy Director Navigation and positioning at the Kenya Space Agency. Maj. Were has led many projects in Space Systems Engineering and operations and space science and astronomy. Read more ...
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Mr. David Franklyn Muhati
With over 15 years of dedicated service in the aviation sector, David is an experienced Senior Air Traffic Control Officer specializing in Aerodrome, Approach Non-radar and Approach radar control services at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). His extensive experience encompasses a robust responsibility for maintaining continuous air and ground safety management systems, ensuring optimal safety and efficiency in aviation operations..  Read more ...
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Alex Fortescue
Alex Fortescue has 25 years of business development experience in earth observation in Africa. He has a Master of Science cum laude focussed on remote sensing in the conservation sector and both commercial and public sector experience. Read more ...
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Kimani Wa Nyoike
Kimani is the founder of Leo Sky Africa, a company committed to
spreading awareness on and building the African space ecosystem. He has
unmatched experience in Astronomy education and outreach programs
designing and delivering many "firsts" in the region. Read more ...
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Jacques Matara
Jacques Matara is the Deputy Director, Space Research and Innovation at the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). He spearheads research and innovation initiatives in the space ecosystem and coordinates Earth Observation (EO) application programs at the Agency. He is also very passionate about conducting space education and outreach to students, professionals and the general public. Read more ...
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Enanga Daisy Fâlé
Enanga Daisy Fâlé is an engineering leader, new tech adopter, and aerospace-industry engineering advocate with expertise in capacity-building through STEM outreach and community-based tech advancement projects. Read more ...
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Dr. Mark K. Boitt 
Dr. Boitt is the current Director of the Centre of Spatial Information Science and Systems - CSISS (2021- to date) at DeKUT. He is a member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) and a member of the Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK). Read more ...
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Kenneth Kemucie Mwangi 
Kenneth Mwangi holds a Master of Science degree in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information, and Bachelors Soil, Water and Environment Engineering. He has over 14 years of experience in using satellite data for monitoring the environment, forests and protected areas, agriculture monitoring for early warning. Read more ...
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Professor Jacqueline McGlade FLS, FRSA 
Professor Jacqueline is a Professor of International Public Policy and Governance, Strathmore University Business School, Kenya, UCL Engineering, UK, and co-founder of Downforce Technologies, a global start-up providing advanced analytics and digital twins for carbon and natural capital investments and net zero, nature based solutions to climate change. Read more ...
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Mr. Charles Mwangi
Charles Mwangi is the Acting Director, Space Sector & Technology Development who is overseeing Earth Observation (EO), Research, Education and Outreach programs as well as the Research Grant program at the Kenya Space Agency (KSA). He serves in the advisory panel for Africa EO Challenge and EO Farm (initiative of NASA Harvest).Read more ...
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Primoz Kovacic 
Primoz Kovacic is a Geodetic Engineer with a master's degree in Strategic Political Communications. As a Pop-Tech Fellow and a former teaching and research assistant at George Washington University, Primoz brings 15 years of expertise in land surveying, GIS, technology training and community organizing. Read more ...
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Amos Tabalia
Amos Tabalia is Chief Impact Officer at ACRE Africa, leading data-driven solutions for resilient smallholder agriculture in Africa. With 13+ years of experience in climate risk analysis and remote sensing, he leverages data science, actuarial modeling, remote sensing and AI to build decision support systems at macro and micro levels. Read more ...
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Byron ANANGWE
Byron ANANGWE is an individual passionate about developing solutions and applications in the GeoICT (Geo-Information Communication Technologies) sector towards the sustainable development of Africa by Africa. He is a keen advocate of engaging with communities to increase impacts-positive of Geo-ICT related initiatives. Read more ...
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Ms. Husna A. Mbarak
Ms. Husna A. Mbarak works at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Kenya Representation as the Team Leader Governance of Land & Natural Resource. AT FAO Kenya she manages the Land Governance portfolio around Land Administration tenure and management, land use planning, conflict and dispute resolution, policy and legal framework, Gender equality/rights mainstreaming, research, indigenous people and knowledge management.  Read more ...
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Kiringai Kamau
Kiringai, the Deputy CEO of the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition is the Founder of the GODAN’s Programme for Capacity Development in Africa (P4CDA), which hosts the GODAN South-South Secretariat at the University of Nairobi’s Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology. He is an Agricultural Economist and Lecturer in Agribusiness and Agricultural Policy at the University of Nairobi.Read more ...
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Kizito Odhiambo
Kizito is the Founder & CEO of agriBORA. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology from Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, and a Certified Public Accountant certificate from Strathmore University, Kenya. Prior to launching agriBORA, he spearheaded Kedo Solutions Ltd, a transformative social enterprise in Kenya's Homa Bay County, collaborating with over 1,000 smallholder soybean farmers to pioneer soybean processing for rural nutrition. Read more ...
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Anthony Kyengo
A Graduate of E.C.E (Engineering Council Exams) UK. Senior Planning Engineer at Safaricom Kenya Limited with over 20 years of experience in telecommunication services. Design and Planning and deployment of satellite links for Safaricom PLC. Design and implementation of enterprise satellite links hosted in Safaricom Hub for the Africa region. In the core team for interconnect partners in the world for under sea cables. Read more ...
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James Thuo
James Thuo is a Senior officer Kenya National Bureau of Statistics working under Population and Social Statistics Directorate in Cartography and GIS Section.Over a decade of experience in Remote sensing, cartography and GIS acquired while working in different disciplines as GIS technician in Highland Surveyors, photogrammetry assistant in the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban development and currently at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics.Read more ...

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Titus Kiragu 
Titus Kiragu is the Sales Director for STAR.VISION in Africa. STAR.VISION is pioneering force in the design and construction of cutting-edge AI empowered satellites. With a background in data analytics and telecommunications, Kiragu specializes in the convergence of earth observation and information extraction. Read more ...
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Ms. Phoebe Oduor
She is currently the Africa Continental Coordinator working at the NASA/ SERVIR Science Coordination
Office in Huntsville. (SERVIR is a joint initiative of NASA and USAID with several implementing Hubs in
Africa, Americas, South East Asia and the Himalaya). Her key role is to oversee all the activities related to
science for development across multiple SERVIR hubs and projects in Afric. Read more ...
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Catherine Wahome 
Catherine Wahome is a Senior Legislative Drafter at Kenya Law Reform Commission. She is a highly regarded law reformer, known for her meticulous legal expertise and dedication to shaping the nation’s legislative landscape. Catherine pursued her law degree at Moi University, where she graduated with Honors. She furthered her education with a Post Graduate Diploma in law at the Kenya School of Law and Certification in Legislative drafting at the International Law Institute in Kampala, Uganda..  Read more ...
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Eng. Felix Kimani Kariuki 
 Eng. Felix is the Projects Director at Arctech Inc. Africa, Technical Advisor to  Climates Advocates Voces Unidas , Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group Africa Chapter Co-Chair, Board Member Africa's Talking, ICT4D Program Lead, Africa Climate Summit Panelist Cop 28 Programs Coordinator, Moderator ASARECA,  Consultant Agribora, Consultant Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition Champion  Read more ...
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Ir. Buoga, Jared Omondi
Ir. Buoga, Jared Omondi is a GIS and Remote Sensing expert with bias in Natural Resources Management, development and climate change governance. He is a graduate from Egerton University in Natural Resource Management, and Master of Science in Climate Science and Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Natural Resources Management from University of Nairobi and ITC – University of Twente, The Netherlands, respectively. Read more ...
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Stella WAWIRA
Stella WAWIRA is the Ag. Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Telkom Kenya. She has extensive experience in Regulatory and Public Policy, Legal Services, Ethics and Compliance, and Stakeholder Management, both as a corporate leader and independent consultant.  ).  Read more ...
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John Kamara 
John Kamara is a paragon of innovation and a catalyst for transformative change in the technological spheres of Africa. As one of the founders and an influential director of Adanian Labs, he is at the helm of pioneering a continental revolution, steering the venture studio to champion the incubation and
acceleration of startups. Read more ...
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Dr. Eng. Victor Mwongera
Dr. Eng. Mwongera is an Aeronautical Engineer with a Doctorate in the field of Aerospace Engineering from Bristol University (UK). He is currently the National Director of Young Scientists Kenya; an organisation that looks to inspire the next generation of young scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs to transform their communities through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Read more ...
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Jasin Owili
Jasin is one of Africa's foremost leaders in Robotics and Machine learning. He is the Founder and CEO of Afribot Robotics, a Pioneer in Mobile Robot Research and Integration in Africa. Besides research, Jasin is passionate about creating opportunities for African Youths by helping them get the relevant Industrial Skillset to enable them to Solve problems in their communities to make the world a better place . Read more ...
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Hristo Bantutov 
Hristo Bantutov has over 13 years' experience in Business Development, Sales and Account management. As a Senior Sales Manager at ENDUROSAT, Hristo manages the relationships with partners and potential and existing customers of the company and represents the company in various industry events. Read more ...
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Dr. (Eng.) Anthony Muchiri
Dr. (Eng.) Anthony Muchiri is a lecturer at the department of Mechatronic Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Also a Registered Aerospace Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya. Holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Delft University of Technology), and a PhD from JKUAT. Read more ...
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Dr. Minoo Rathnasabapathy
Dr. Minoo Rathnasabapathy is a Research and Program Lead at the MIT Media Lab, and Fellow, Future of Space at the World Economic Forum. Her work is centred at the intersection of space technology, policy, and action-driven partnerships to tackle pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges.   Read more ...
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Dr Robert Van Zyl
Dr Robert Van Zyl started his career in space as the founding Director of the Satellite Programme at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town. He spearheaded the nanosatellite industry in South Africa and Africa, and under his leadership, the team developed Africa’s first nanosatellite, ZACube-1, which was launched into space in 2013.  Read more ...
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Rose Wanjiku Njogu-Mwangi
Rose Wanjiku Njogu-Mwangi is an aerospace engineer with over 10 years of experience in the design of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as the development of nanosatellite modules.  For more than 6 years she worked as the aerodynamics lead in the design and development of electric-powered, and petrol-powered unmanned aerial systems to be used in earth observation missions.  Read more ...
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Mrs. Cathy Kanyi
Mrs. Cathy Kanyi is an Infrastructure Development Specialist with over 14 years of experience in renewable energy, desalination, oil refining, spaceport development, and vehicle customization. She excels in transforming ideas into reality, guiding projects through feasibility studies, engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and securing project funding. Mrs. Kanyi has led impactful projects globally, including solar, geothermal, and wind installations that enhance sustainable power sources and reduce carbon footprints. .  Read more ...
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Guilaume Bigel
Guillaume is currently involved in risk management advisory and designing of insurance solutions for the New Space industry as part of Marsh's global space team. With 8 years of experience working for a prominent satellite operator and an additional 4 years as an international space broker, Guillaume has utilized his expertise to tailor insurance offerings that cater to the specific requirements of New Space players. This involves optimizing insurance products and streamlining the procurement process to better meet the needs of this emerging sector. Read more ...
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Dr. Patrick Irungu Muiruri
Dr. Patrick Irungu Muiruri is a lecturer in the department of Mechanical Engineering, at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). He holds a doctorate degree of philosophy in Engineering from the University of Botswana in 2019. He graduated with a BSc and MSc in Aircraft Design Engineering from National research University formally known as Samara State Aerospace University in Russia in 2009. Dr. Patrick is a scholar and mentor in Engineering. Read more ...
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Prof Sameer Hameer
Prof hameer is A registered professional engineer in aerospace engineering recognized by the engineers board of kenya (ebk) and serves as the director of the school of aerospace and vehicle engineering (save) at the technical university of kenya (tuk). Prof hameer is also the academic team leader of the department of space systems and engineering in save, tuk. Read more ...
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Sarath Chandra Nanduru
Sarath Chandra Nanduru is a Space enthusiast with 15 yrs. of experience in several domains. His experience includes Engineering, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Development & Marketing. He is presently working as Assistant General Manager in
Space Business Development and Marketing Team in Larsen & Toubro based out of Bangalore, India.Read more ...
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Luca Budello
Innovation professional with over 10 years of experience in earth observation, geospatial, sustainable finance, and ecology, I am the Geospatial Lead at Innovate UK Business Connect where I am responsible for connecting ideas, people and communities to accelerate innovation for positive change. Read more ...
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James Turuthi 
James Turuthi a successful C-Suite Executive, a proven leader with a corporate career spanning Government Engagement, Regulatory Affairs, and Policy advocacy as well as boutique Business Advisory. He has over 15 years of experience in the fields of technology, governance, and development, working with various international organizations, governments and private sector. Read more ...
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Dr Humphrey Njogu
Dr Humphrey Njogu (Doctor of Engineering) has more than 18 years of experience in the field of Infrastructure planning and development and most of these years spent working as an Infrastructure policy advisor with the leading public think – the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA). He is the Head of Infrastructure and Economic Services Department at KIPPRA.. Read more ...
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Prakhar Rathi
Prakhar Rathi is a seasoned professional with over 6 years of experience in sales and Business
development. Currently, he serves as a Senior Sales Manager at SatSure Analytics India Private Limited, where he leverages his expertise to drive business growth and client satisfaction. In his role at SatSure, Prakhar's responsibilities have expanded beyond the agricultural sector to include a broader range of areas such as utilities, infrastructure, urban sustainability,
and climate action. Read more ...
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Dr. Collins Mwungu Mwange
Dr. Collins Mwungu Mwange is a prominent academic and researcher at the University of Nairobi, specifically in the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Surveying from the University of Nairobi, a Master of Science in Information Technology from Keele University, and an MBA from the University of Nairobi. Additionally, Dr. Mwange completed his Ph.D. in the same department, where he has now established himself as a key faculty member. Read more ...
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Faith Njoki Karanja
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Faith Njoki Karanja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nairobi. Prof. Karanja has a Ph.D. in Geoinformation from the University of Hannover, Germany, Masters in Surveying and Photogrammetry, Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, BSc. in Surveying and Photogrammetry all from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Read more ...

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