OSM Kenya Partnerships and Collaborations

At OSM Kenya Partnerships Kenya, we believe in the power of collaboration to achieve our mission of creating a comprehensive, open-source map of Kenya. Our partnerships with various organizations, institutions, and communities have been instrumental in expanding our reach and impact across the country.

Current OSM Kenya Partnerships

1. Universities and Educational Institutions
   • University of Nairobi: Collaborating on research projects and student training in OpenStreetMap technologies.
   • Technical University of Kenya: Joint mapathons and GIS workshops for students.
2. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
   • Map Kibera Trust: Working together to map informal settlements and improve community services.
   • Ushahidi: Leveraging their crisis mapping platform to enhance our disaster response capabilities.
3. Government Agencies
   • Kenya National Bureau of Statistics: Sharing geospatial data to improve national statistics and planning.
   • County Governments: Partnerships with various counties to map local infrastructure and services.
4. International Organizations
   • Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT): Collaborating on disaster preparedness and response projects.
   • World Bank: Participating in their Open Cities Africa program to build resilient communities.
5. Private Sector
   • Safaricom: Utilizing OSM data to improve their location-based services.
   • Local tech startups: Providing mentorship and OSM data access for innovative mapping applications.

Benefits of OSM Partnerships

Our collaborations offer mutual benefits:

• Enhanced data quality and coverage across Kenya
• Knowledge and skill transfer between partners
• Increased visibility and use of OpenStreetMap in various sectors
• Opportunities for joint funding and resource mobilization

How to Partner with OSM Kenya

We’re always open to new partnerships that align with our mission. If your organization is interested in collaborating with OSM Kenya, here’s how to get started:

1. Contact us with your partnership proposal
2. Schedule an initial meeting to discuss potential collaboration areas
3. Develop a joint action plan and memorandum of understanding
4. Implement collaborative projects and evaluate outcomes