Projects

OSM Kenya Projects: Mapping for a Better Future

OSM Kenya is at the forefront of numerous mapping projects aimed at improving lives and supporting communities across Kenya. Our projects leverage the power of OpenStreetMap to address various challenges and create positive change.

OSM Kenya and YouthMappers Kenya: Mapping health facilities in Nairobi

OSM Kenya project volunteers mapping informal settlements in Nairobi
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OSM Kenya, in collaboration with YouthMappers Kenya, has undertaken a crucial health facility mapping project. This OSM Kenya project focuses on:

  • Mapping health facilities in Nairobi and surrounding counties
  • Utilizing data from a 2019 GlaxoSmithKline survey
  • Adding services supporting female health, such as gynecology and maternal health, to open-source platforms
  • Partnering with Map Kibera for project administration and coordination

This project demonstrates OSM Kenya’s commitment to improving access to healthcare information, particularly for women’s health services.

Satellite Imagery for social good

OSM Kenya project volunteers mapping informal settlements in Nairobi

In a groundbreaking OSM Kenya project, we’ve partnered with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) and Microsoft’s AI for Humanitarian Action to enhance mapping in key Kenyan counties:

  • Contributed and validated 1.4 million building footprints and 19,131 km of roads
  • Focused on Nakuru, Turkana, and Kisumu counties
  • Utilized AI-generated and human-verified data to support city planning in Nakuru
  • Collaborated with the Nakuru City Board to identify flood-prone areas
  • Trained 20 OSM members and six county and city planning officials on AI-enabled open mapping tools

This OSM Kenya project showcases our ability to leverage cutting-edge technology for impactful mapping initiatives.

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NaiRides- The Public Transport App

Rural road network mapping: An ongoing OSM Kenya project

OSM Kenya is currently engaged in an exciting collaborative project with Trufi Association:

  • Developing an open-source public transport app for Nairobi residents
  • Utilizing OpenStreetMap data to provide accurate and up-to-date transport information
  • Aiming to improve urban mobility and accessibility in Kenya’s capital

This ongoing OSM Kenya project demonstrates our commitment to practical applications of open-source mapping data for everyday use.