Timothy K. Kuhamba

Timothy Kudzanayi Kuhamba is an accomplished Principal Space Systems Engineer. With a remarkable list of achievements and accolades, he was part of the team responsible for designing and building Zimbabwe's first satellite, ZIMSAT-1. Kuhamba holds a Bachelor of Honours in Applied Physics from the National University of Science and Technology, a Post-Graduate degree in Satellite Communication from the African Regional Centre for Space Science Technology Education English, and a Master's degree in Communication Engineeringfrom the University of Zimbabwe. He also obtained a Master's degree in Electrical and Space Engineering from the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan. His AGI STK Grand Masters Certification highlights Kuhamba's expertise in the field. He has been recognised for his contributions to the space industry, receiving the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) Africa Space Leader Award in 2019 and being included in the prestigious Top 100 Men to Follow on LinkedIn in 2022.

In addition, Kuhamba has been actively involved in promoting space education in Zimbabwe since 2014 and serves as the National Coordinator for UNISEC Global Zimbabwe, demonstrating his commitment to advancing space education and his strong sense of social responsibility.