About

About Us

We are a Kenyan-based surveying and geomatics consultancy delivering cadastral, topographical, hydrographic and mineral exploration surveys, GIS mapping, and legal and due-diligence support.

Our story

Samtec Geomatics was set up to bring a licensed survey team's discipline to work that too often gets treated as a formality boundary lines that end up disputed, setting-out that drifts off the drawing, GIS handovers that arrive as a picture instead of usable data. We measure once, measure correctly, and produce a record that holds up when it is checked: by an engineer, by the Land Registry, or by the other side's own surveyor.

Every job runs through the same discipline regardless of size: control established from a known datum, redundant observations where the stakes justify it, and a deliverable a plan, a report, a GIS layer built to the standard our profession and the Land Registry both expect, not just to the standard that happens to satisfy a client in a hurry.

We work across cadastral and land surveys, topographical and engineering surveys, infrastructure and utility surveys, hydrographic and mineral exploration surveys, geology and GIS, and legal, land-dispute and due-diligence support and we hire out and train on the equipment behind all of it. Based in Nairobi, we take on work across Kenya and the wider East and Central Africa region.

Samtec Geomatics survey team carrying out fieldwork

Mission & vision

Our mission

To exceed client expectations by delivering accurate, reliable and value-driven surveying and geomatics solutions through professional expertise, responsive service and innovative approaches.

Our vision

To be the leading indigenous geomatics consultancy in Kenya, recognised for precision, integrity and technical excellence in every surveying and mapping assignment.

Core values

  • Precision

    We understand that small inaccuracies can create significant consequences. We maintain accuracy and technical excellence throughout our work.

  • Integrity & transparency

    We conduct our engagements professionally and transparently, maintaining trust with clients, regulators and project stakeholders.

  • Reliability

    Our clients depend on information that must be accurate and delivered when required. We remain responsive and dependable throughout every assignment.

  • Local capacity

    As a locally owned consultancy, we believe in building Kenyan professional capacity and creating meaningful local impact.

  • Continuous development

    We encourage continuous professional development and remain open to better technologies, methods and practices.

  • Client-centred service

    We listen, understand the assignment and tailor our technical approach to the actual needs of the client and project.

Our approach

How we run an assignment

  1. Step 01

    Understand

    We begin by understanding the client's objective, the project environment and the specific decision the survey needs to support.

  2. Step 02

    Plan

    We determine the appropriate survey methodology, resources, equipment and technical requirements for the assignment.

  3. Step 03

    Capture

    Our field teams undertake systematic data collection using appropriate surveying equipment and established professional procedures.

  4. Step 04

    Process & analyse

    Field information is processed, checked and converted into usable technical information, drawings, maps or reports according to the project requirement.

  5. Step 05

    Verify

    We apply quality checks to ensure that the information produced meets the technical requirements and intended purpose of the assignment.

  6. Step 06

    Deliver

    We provide the client with clear, usable and professionally prepared outputs while remaining available to provide the necessary technical clarification.

Team

Who you'll work with

  • Sammy Mwangi Matara

    Managing Director

    Licensed Land Surveyor and KCAA-licensed drone pilot; full member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.

  • Erick Ngesa Rapela

    Technical Director

    Wide experience in cadastral, control and topographic survey, GIS and remote sensing.

Why Samtec Geomatics

Why choose Samtec Geomatics

  1. 01

    Precision you can build on

    Our work supports decisions where accuracy matters, from property ownership and development to engineering and construction.

  2. 02

    Local knowledge

    As a Kenyan-owned consultancy, we understand the local land, development and regulatory environment while bringing professional technical capability to every assignment.

  3. 03

    Professional expertise

    Our team comprises licensed surveyors and approved survey assistants with experience across different surveying disciplines.

  4. 04

    Modern technology

    We use modern surveying instrumentation and geospatial approaches to improve the quality, efficiency and reliability of our work.

  5. 05

    Multidisciplinary capability

    Our services extend from cadastral and topographical surveying to engineering, utility, hydrographic, mineral exploration, GIS and legal survey support.

  6. 06

    Client responsiveness

    We value flexibility, communication and responsiveness, ensuring that our technical work remains aligned with the client's actual project requirements.

  7. 07

    Project experience

    Our portfolio spans surveys for government, infrastructure, construction, real estate and utility projects across Kenya.

Who we serve

Organisations and individuals we support

Our surveying and geomatics solutions support organisations and individuals whose work depends on accurate information about land, infrastructure and the built environment.

  • Private asset owners
  • Real estate developers
  • Construction companies
  • Engineering companies
  • Architectural firms
  • Utility companies
  • Mineral exploration companies
  • Government institutions
  • NGOs & development organisations
  • Geologists & technical consultants
  • Law firms
  • Banks & SACCOs

Accreditations

  • Full and graduate members of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) — the professional body for the discipline
  • Licensed Land Surveyor on staff, regulated by the Land Surveyors Board (LSB)
  • Drone pilot on staff licensed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
  • Practice guided by the Survey Act (Cap 299) 2012, the Survey Regulations 1994, the Licensed Surveyors Code of Professional Conduct, the Physical and Land Use Planning Act 2019 and the Sectional Properties Act 2021