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The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has raised a security alert over the possible reentry of space debris into Kenyan airspace between Saturday and Sunday.
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In a statement to the media, the agency noted that the debris is projected to travel in a north-south path—starting from the North Eastern region of the country and heading southeastward, eventually entering Tanzanian airspace and beyond.
According to the advisory, the reentry is forecasted to take place on Saturday, April 19, at approximately 11:15 p.m., with a possible time variation of plus or minus 15 hours and 46 minutes. This places the potential window for the event between 7:29 a.m. on Saturday and 3:01 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.
The object in question has been identified as Norad ID 61909/2024-205R, a significant piece of debris from a rocket body. Its exact weight remains undetermined.
“In the interest of public safety, KSA advises Kenyans to stay alert and watch for any unusual objects falling or flying through the sky during the stated period,” the statement read.
The agency also called on the public to promptly report any debris sightings or related incidents to the nearest police station, local administrative office, or military installation for proper handling.
This alert comes months after a similar incident on December 30, when a metallic ring about eight feet wide and weighing roughly 1,100 pounds fell in Mukuku village, Makueni County. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in that event.
