National Point of Contact

Kenya

Susan Murabana

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SGAC Kenya

Welcome to the SGAC Kenya website! You have found the right place if you are looking for space related information in Kenya. We are a young network of motivated members, trying to promote the ideals of SGAC in a number of educational projects. Our goal is to reach the youth and to educate the people, creating awareness of the benefits of space and building our future in space. Kenya is located in East Africa along the Indian Ocean at the Equator, at the heart of our continent. If you have any questions, contact our NPoC and please join us!

Young Space Activities Overview in Kenya

SGAC Kenya is very active in a number of educational projects in Kenya. Star gazing events organized with other NGOs are a tool to build communities, since these projects are open to members of the public and families of students. Currently, two telescopes are available for star gazing events, and SGAC Kenya often cooperates with the University of Nairobi in conducting bigger events. During various star gazing events held at the schools we work with, we also get a chance to introduce free astronomy software such as Stellarium, Cellestia, Google Earth and SalsaJ to the students and the people attending. Another very active educational program is the Universe Awareness, targeting young and underprivileged children in primary schools. The aim of this international program is to introduce the pupils to the scale and the beauty of the universe. Interactive astronomy clubs for high school students are also organized throughout the country, which are a key part of an after school program. These students are now working with younger children in student mentoring projects. They teach the younger primary school students simple astronomy concepts using astronomy software.

Country-Specific Events in 2011

• Galileo Teacher Training Program, Nairobi, January-February 2011
• Mentor program between universities, high school and primary school students. The partnership is between University of California, Kenya High School, Nairobi School, El Cerrito High and Rotary Clubs of Nairobi and El Cerrito as parent clubs (program runs throughout the year)
• Astronomy Without Borders, April 2011
• World Space Week, October 2011
  
  

Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in Kenya

• Hands on Universe webpage: www.africahoukenya.blogspot.com
• Universe Awareness Programme, Kenya chapter: www.universeawarenesskenya.blogspot.com
• Homepage of the international Universe Awareness Programme: www.unawe.org
• Cosmos Education, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to improving science education in developing countries: www.cosmoseducation.org