The Kenya Space Agency has refuted reports suggesting it had demanded compensation from India following the fall of a 500kg metallic object in Mukuku village, Makueni County, on December 30, 2024. The object, initially mysterious, was later identified as rocket debris.
Reports circulating on January 3, 2025, claimed that Kenya had asked India for compensation, with some insinuating that the debris originated from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). However, the Kenya Space Agency clarified that investigations into the object’s origin are still ongoing, and no official link to ISRO or any specific space mission has been confirmed. The agency advised the public to remain cautious and wait for official findings.
The incident has sparked online debates about the potential for compensation if the origin of the object is confirmed. Despite the false claims, the issue remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.