ISIOLO, Kenya — The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) joined national and county leaders, environmental agencies, and local communities in Isiolo County to mark World Wetlands Day, with celebrations held at the Mirire Wetland.
Led by KSA Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, the agency participated in activities that included a conservation walk through Isiolo town, highlighting the importance of wetlands under the global theme “Wetlands and Indigenous Knowledge: Preserving Cultural Heritage.”
The event drew high-level government participation, including Cabinet Secretary for Environment Deborah Barasa and Cabinet Secretary for EAC Beatrice Askul Moe.
Speaking during the commemoration, Brig. Kipkosgey emphasized the growing role of space technology in environmental conservation, noting that the Kenya Space Agency is supporting conservation efforts through the provision of satellite data and geospatial insights to guide policy and decision-making.
“Satellite data is a powerful tool for monitoring wetlands, tracking environmental changes, and supporting evidence-based conservation strategies,” he said.
KSA Joins World Wetlands Day Commemoration in IsioloThe Kenya Space Agency (KSA), led by Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey, joined stakeholders in Isiolo County for commemorating World Wetlands Day at the Mirire Wetland. The event featured a walk through Isiolo town
World Wetlands Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the critical role wetlands play in biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, water security, and livelihoods.
The day also recognizes wetlands as custodians of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, especially for communities that depend on them for survival.
The Isiolo event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Wetlands International, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and the Isiolo County Government, among others.
Organisers said the multi-agency participation reflected the importance of collaborative approaches in safeguarding fragile ecosystems.
Kenya continues to face growing environmental pressures from climate change, urbanisation, and land degradation, making wetlands conservation a key pillar of the country’s broader environmental and climate agenda.
