The Kenyan space authority has identified the object as space debris, reports CNN. Preliminary assessments suggest that it is a so-called separation ring that has detached during a rocket launch.
It's very, very unusual for objects of this size to reach the ground. They are normally designed to burn up in the atmosphere, says Johan Köhler, head of the research and development department at the Space Agency, to Ekot at Swedish Radio.
The Kenyan space authority is analyzing the object to try to confirm its exact origin.
According to Johan Köhler, there is no reason for increased concern about falling space debris.
You don't need to go around being worried that falling space debris will come crashing down and hit you or your house.
