Kenya Space Agency calls attention to the role of satellites in Wetlands Conservation
Date: 2026-02-02
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Kenya Space Agency (KSA), led by Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey
has participated in World Wetlands Day commemorations at the Mirire Wetland in
Isiolo County. The event, themed “Wetlands and Indigenous Knowledge: Preserving
Cultural Heritage,” included a walk through Isiolo town and focused on
promoting environmental conservation.
Cabinet
Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Hon. Deborah Barasa,
and Cabinet Secretary for EAC, ASALs and Regional Development, Hon. Beatrice
Askul Moe attended the event, reflecting the government’s commitment to wetland
protection.
Brig.
Kipkosgey emphasized the importance of space technologies in conservation
efforts, noting that KSA will provide satellite data to support decision-making
for environmental management. World Wetlands Day is observed annually to raise
awareness of wetlands’ ecological significance, their role in biodiversity, and
their importance in preserving indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.
The
event brought together key stakeholders, including the National Environment
Management Authority, Wetlands International, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and
the Isiolo County Government, highlighting the value of multi-agency
collaboration in safeguarding Kenya’s natural ecosystems.
