Nelson Mwova

Mapper since:
March 03, 2022
Last map edit:
September 02, 2026

Nelson Mwova is a dedicated Geospatial Engineer and development practitioner from Nairobi, Kenya with experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and community-focused project management. He specializes in leveraging open geo- data to address climate resilience, sustainable resource management, and social equity challenges. Nelson has collaborated with organizations such as the NASA Lifelines, Common Space, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, OpenStreetMap Foundation, and SGAC, where he contributes to mapping initiatives, microgrant assessments, and regional development projects. Passionate about bridging technology and community impact, he brings strong skills Geospatial Analysis, Humanitarian Programming, Data Visualization, and Cross-cultural teamwork to his work.

Nelson is committed to driving meaningful interventions to programs through innovative, data-informed solutions.

Latest Diaries

Diary Entry MY ESA VALIDATION FELLOWSHIP JOURNEY

When I first started the ESA Validation Fellowship, I’ll admit I felt like a bit of an outsider. Even though I loved mapping, I often struggled wit...

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