Michael Derrick Mureithi
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Legal Professional specialising in space law and regulatory compliance. Developed and drafted the Kenya Space Bill and addressed regulatory challenges for SpaceX Starlink. Engaged stakeholders and fostered strategic collaborations, enhancing legal recruitment efforts and connecting with top-tier legal talent.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Space Policy Analyst
Firmament Policy Associates
Nairobi
02.2023 - Current
- Advocated for implementation of SSA, space debris management, space traffic coordination, and space security in the Kenya Space Bill.
- Proposed inclusion of space debris considerations in the Kenya Space Bill, aligning with UN ESA IADC ISO guidelines.
- Drafted regulatory framework for operation of Starlink's space services in Kenya.
- Addressed regulatory issues concerning SpaceX Starlink's operations in Kenya.
- Contributed to drafting the Kenya Space Bill. In an article where I:
- Researched Kenya and UK space policy and regulations. To write my journal
- Attended the UN conference in Bronn Germany on space sustainability
- Partnership with AI Softjump solutions to have new Aerospace Launch site in kenya
- This was a journal that I founded, recently writing articles on LinkedIn
Space Policy Intern
Kenya Space Agency
Nairobi
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Reviewed 3rd draft of Kenyan Space Bill, providing in-depth evaluation to inform legislative enhancements
- Recommended policy amendments based on LTS Guidelines to strengthen compliance and sustainability
- Provided suggestions for provisions related to satellite traffic management and sustainable use during discussions
- Developed presentation and manuscript for superior's presentation at space conference, highlighting development-oriented nations in global space economy
Legal Associate
Stop Ecocide International
Nairobi
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted senior attorneys in developing case strategies and conducting environmental litigation, enhancing overall case effectiveness.
- Drafted, reviewed, and managed legal documents including pleadings, briefs, agreements, and correspondence.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on environmental laws, regulations, and relevant case precedents to support case development.
Education
LLM - International Law & Relations
University of Kent
Canterbury, UK11-2024
LLB - General Law
Strathmore Law School
Nairobi12-2020
IBDP -
St. Mary's School
Nairobi11-2014
Skills
- Space policy development
- Space governance
- International law
- Compliance frameworks
- Regulatory analysis
- Legal research
- Analytical research
- Policy writing
- Evaluation
- Talent assessment
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Communication skills
Certification
- L.T.S. guidelines for space exploration
- Space Law and new space actors
- Space Law and new space actors (part ii)
- Introduction to space Economy
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- **Space and astronomy**
- **Geospatial tech (GIS, remote sensing)**
- **Reading (policy, law, science)**
- **Writing & blogging**
- **Workshops & mentoring**
- **Hiking & travel**
- **Photography**
- **Running & fitness**
Accomplishments
Key accomplishments
- Drafted model space legislation: Prepared model clauses for a national Space Act adopted as the basis for stakeholder consultations.
- Regulatory framework delivered: Designed a licensing and compliance framework for satellite operations adopted by a national regulator.
- International alignment: Mapped national proposals to ITU, UNOOSA and IADC guidance, securing technical alignment for treaty compliance.
- Policy briefs for decision‑makers: Authored high‑impact policy briefs used in ministerial briefings and interagency committees.
- Stakeholder consultations led: Convened multi‑sector workshops that built consensus across government, industry and academia.
- Commercial operator assessment: Completed regulatory impact analysis for new commercial entrants (including LEO constellations) informing licence conditions.
- Capacity building delivered: Designed and delivered training workshops for government staff and partner agencies on space law and spectrum management.
- Standards and technical translation: Translated SSA/STM and remote‑sensing technical requirements into operational regulatory text.
- Published thought leadership: Published policy notes and articles that shaped public debate and influenced regulatory priorities.
- Project delivery: Managed multi‑stakeholder consultancy projects, meeting timelines and client deliverables under budget.
- Data‑driven use cases enabled: Helped operationalise satellite data projects for agriculture, disaster response and climate monitoring.
- Mentorship and team development: Mentored junior analysts and built a small research team to sustain policy work.
Timeline
Space Policy Intern
Kenya Space Agency
05.2025 - 05.2026
Space Policy Analyst
Firmament Policy Associates
02.2023 - Current
Legal Associate
Stop Ecocide International
01.2022 - 06.2024
LLM - International Law & Relations
University of Kent
LLB - General Law
Strathmore Law School
IBDP -
St. Mary's School