This tutorial is an introduction to GIS, from the OpenSource perspective of QGIS.

This tutorial takes you through many of the common terms used in Geography and maps.

This tutorial explains how to download and install Google Earth for interacting with some of the data outside of the Virtual Kenya online platform.

This tutorial explains the basics of the OpenSource GIS tool QGIS. It includes installation instructions and covers many of the features of this free tool.

KML, or Keyhole Markup Language, is an XML grammar and file format for modeling and storing geographic features such as points, lines, images, polygons, and models for display in Google Earth and Google Maps. You can use KML to share places and information with other users of Google Earth and Google Maps. This tutorial explains the basics of KML for those keen to learn more about this file format.

The tutorial is to guide users on how to connect to Virtual Kenya Web Map Service (WMS) either using QGIS or ArcGIS.

The Virtual Kenya WorldMap Guide explains the features and functionality of the Interactive map viewer used in Virtual Kenya, which is based on the OpenSource tool WorldMap. This is a must read for those keen to get the most out of the interactive map viewer.