Kenya has initiated a significant step towards establishing a commercial spaceport by inviting bids for a Transaction Advisor to guide the project under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. This move aims to leverage Kenya’s unique equatorial location and address the lack of active satellite launch facilities in Africa.

• National Treasury invited bids on December 6, 2025, for transaction advisory services.
• A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 9, 2026, with the tender closing on February 13, 2026.
• The proposed spaceport seeks to reduce the cost of access to space for African satellites and unlock economic opportunities.