OSM Kenya

BUILDING A LOCAL OPENSTREETMAP COMMUNITY IN KENYA

OSM Kenya OpenStreetMap Community members at a mapping event
OSM Kenya OpenStreetMap Community members collaborating on a mapping project

About

OSM Kenya is a local mapping community of both individuals and organisations using, contributing, advocating for, and interested in the growth of OpenStreetMap in Kenya.

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State of The Map 2024

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to all the volunteers, speakers, and sponsors who contributed to the success of State of the map 2024. Your hard work, insightful presentations, and generous support made this event possible and memorable. We truly appreciate your dedication and look forward to your continued involvement in future events!

OUR MISSION

To create a vibrant community of OpenStreetMap contributors and users in Kenya where members can exchange ideas and support each

OUR VISION

To fully map the country on OpenStreetMap and to strongly advocate for its use within different groups such as government, universities, and organizations.

We will achieve this through:

OPEN MAPPING

Creating mapping
projects for various
regions within the
country and hosting
regular mapathons to
work on these
projects

CAPACITY BUILDING

Ensuring that all OSM
Kenya members are
well trained and have
all the required skills
to contribute to and
use OpenStreetMap.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Supporting organizations
with technical tasks such
as project management
on task management
platforms, data imports,
organized editing, and
training.