Kenya Space Agency hosts U.S. Space Forces Africa Commander for bilateral talks
Date: 2026-03-01
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
The
Director General of the Kenya Space Agency has hosted Brigadier General Jacob
Middleton, Commanding General of U.S. in Nairobi.
The
visit featured high-level bilateral discussions focused on areas of mutual
interest, including education and training, commercial data opportunities to
support border and maritime monitoring, and other potential avenues for
collaboration in the space sector.
Both
leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between the
United States and Kenya in advancing space capabilities. The engagement forms
part of ongoing efforts to deepen partnerships and enhance collaboration in the
space domain.
Senior
officers and staff from both countries participated in the meetings. The
Director General of the Kenya Space Agency expressed appreciation to the United
States for its continued support in developing Kenya’s space ecosystem.
