Taifa-1 is expected to contribute significantly to Kenya's budding space economy, according to the government's joint statement with the Kenya Space Agency.
Kenya's first experimental nanosatellite was launched from the International Space Station in 2018.
At least 13 African countries have manufactured 48 satellites as of 2022, according to Space in Africa.
No satellites have been launched from African soil yet, despite the launch of more than 50 African satellites as of November 2022.
Djibouti announced plans to build a $1bn commercial spaceport in January 2023.
Kenya's observation satellite will be used to provide data on agriculture and food security.
The satellite was fully designed and developed by Kenyan engineers, with the help of a Bulgarian aerospace manufacturer.
Kenya is currently experiencing its worst drought in decades, which the satellite may help to address.
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