RCMRD, through the @Susagfoundation , is equipping county Agricultural officers across 38 counties in Kenya with the skills to operationalize the African Agriculture Adaptation Atlas (AAAA). This training focuses on using data-driven knowledge products—Fact Sheets, Bulletins,

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🎓✨ Today, we proudly celebrate the Class of 2025 and their remarkable achievements at #RCTI. 🕘 Time: From 9:00 AM 📍 Venue: RCMRD Grounds, opposite Kasarani Police Station. #RCTIGraduation2025 #2ndRCTIGraduation2025

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This week, we were pleased to host the team from Uganda’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), including the CBD Focal Point, at RCMRD. From Tuesday to today, the team has been working closely with our technical experts to update Uganda’s WDPA (World Database on

The 3-day @GMESAfrica Continental Forum created an important space to discuss and shape the EO Africa Roadmap-advancing policy, partnerships, human capital, infrastructure, and service delivery.

RCMRD Hosts German NewSpace Delegation We were pleased to welcome a delegation from AHK Services Eastern Africa Ltd. representing the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, as part of their visit to Kenya from 1–5 December 2025. The delegation, comprising

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Our 2025 Arts and Maps winners brought incredible creativity and talent from across our 24 member states. Today, we’re excited to spotlight the voices behind the Professional Category overall winning entry, the inspiration, creativity, and the powerful story behind this work.

Capacity Building Milestone! Under the @GMESAfrica project, RCMRD has trained 2,361 participants in Earth Observation and related applications, awarded PhD & Master’s scholarships to 11 students, and expanded internship opportunities for young professionals.

RCMRD joined a panel moderated by @CatherineGhyoot. The discussion emphasized the need for sustainable EO tools-through consortium ownership, private-sector commercialization, or joint business proposals—to ensure long-term impact of the @GMESAfrica programme. @EU_Commission

GMES & Africa Phase 2 Continental Forum kicks off in Cairo, bringing AU, EU, AfSA, and regional EO leaders together to review progress and shape Africa’s next Earth Observation roadmap. 🔗 https://t.co/AXbkIbRMes

This week, the #RCoE-ESA team is on the ground at Lusaka National Park conducting an Integrated Management Effectiveness Tool (IMET) assessment. The park spans approximately 67 square kilometres (26 square miles), making it one of Zambia’s smallest national parks yet

Dr.Tidiane Ouattara, the President of @AfSA_AU emphasized during his opening remarks that the next phase and future programs must build on the successes achieved in @GMESAfrica Phase 2 and the need to strengthen future partnerships by showcasing the success stories

1/2. The 3-day Forum aims to review the achievements, impacts, and lessons learned from @GMESAfrica Phase 2; and provide a platform for partners—including academia, the private sector, and end-users—to contribute to shaping Africa’s Earth Observation (EO) Roadmap...

The 2nd & final @GMESAfrica Phase 2 Continental Forum kicks off in Cairo, Egypt at the @AfSA_AU headquarters. The forum brings together all the implementing consortia, policymakers, scientists, academia, RECs, @_AfricanUnion, @EU_Commission among other key stakeholders.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠… Only 𝟐 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! 🎓🔥 The countdown is on, and the excitement keeps rising as we get closer to our 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐂𝐓𝐈 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 — a celebration of our graduates’ dedication, hard work, and achievements.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making GIS Day 2025 both inspiring and memorable. #RCMRDGISDay #GISDay2025 #WhereSpatialMeetsEverything #GeoGeneralistEra ^AS

The programme featured a dynamic mix of thought-provoking talks, presentations, demonstrations, and interactive sessions. Speakers covered a wide range of topics — from the evolving role of the Geo-Generalist to the ways spatial data is transforming environmental regulation.

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated GIS Day 2025! The event brought together partners, students, & geospatial experts for a vibrant day of learning under the theme “Geo-Generalist Era – Where Spatial Meets Everything." #RCMRDGISDay #GISDay2025 ^AS

We were honoured to host over 200 students from @TheRCTI_RCMRD, @TU_Kenya, @uonbi, @LaikipiaUniKe, and @KenyattaUni for an exciting and impactful #GISDay at @RCMRD_. The day featured insights from @RCoE_ESA, Esri, and Customized Aviation Solutions, plus Geocaching, Kahoot, drone

Strengthening Regional Cooperation . Today, the GC Chairperson and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources_Zambia, Mr. Patrick Mucheleka, together with our Director General, Dr. Emmanuel Nkurunziza, held a productive meeting with H.E. Irina Amelia

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