The National Treasury of Kenya has extended the deadline for firms to submit bids to provide transaction advisory services for the proposed commercial satellite spaceport project.
This project is a Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) under the PPP Act of 2021. According to a notice published on Thursday, February 5, the Kenyan government is seeking experienced companies to help with fundraising strategies, planning, and implementation of the project.
The firms will be responsible for tasks such as planning the finances, putting legal agreements in place, checking if the project is practical and workable, and identifying and managing possible risks to ensure the project succeeds.
About The Project
Transaction advisors will support the project in three main stages.
In the first stage, the contracted advisors will study whether the PPP project is workable, prepare clear implementation timelines, help promote the project to potential investors, and draft the required approval and regulatory documents.
In the second stage, the advisory team will manage the procurement and tender process, including preparing Requests for Qualification (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bids, holding consultations with bidders, and guiding the process through to financial close, when funding is secured.
The third stage will focus on skills transfer and capacity building, during which the advisors will train officers from the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and the PPP Directorate to manage similar PPP projects in the future.
Throughout the assignment, the advisors will also review existing laws and regulations to identify any constraints on the PPP, recommend the most suitable procurement approach, and conduct a value‑for‑money analysis to ensure the project delivers the best results for public funds.
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The Bidding Process
Companies interested in the project must submit two separate proposals: one explaining their technical ability and the other outlining their financial offer.
In these proposals, firms must demonstrate relevant experience in handling PPP projects and large infrastructure developments, in line with the requirements set out in the original Request for Proposals (RFP).
The RFP was first issued on December 6, 2025, and a pre‑bid online briefing was held on January 9, 2026, to guide interested firms. The original deadline for submitting proposals was February 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
However, the Addendum II, issued on 5 February 2026, has extended the submission deadline to give bidders more time to prepare strong proposals. The extension does not change the project scope or the way bids will be evaluated; it simply allows firms to submit more complete and competitive applications.
Project Background
The proposed spaceport seeks to take advantage of Kenya’s position along the equator and the east‑facing Malindi coastline, which makes satellite launches more fuel‑efficient and safer, with rockets able to fall into the ocean after launch.
The location also enables year‑round operations due to Kenya’s stable weather.
Currently, Africa has no active satellite launch facilities, forcing countries to rely on expensive overseas launches. Establishing a spaceport in Kenya would lower launch costs, support local satellite programs, and improve access to space services across the region.
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Kenya now wants to revive this idea by building a new commercial spaceport, using its location on the equator, which makes launching satellites cheaper and more efficient.
The government plans to work with private companies through PPPs. This approach is expected to bring benefits such as new technology, skilled jobs, and local business opportunities.
Through the Kenya Space Agency and the National Treasury, Kenya aims to become Africa’s main centre for satellite launches and space technology, especially as demand for space services continues to grow worldwide.
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