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Engineers Board of Kenya

Also known as: EBK

Engineers Board of Kenya — regulatory body that registers engineers and maintains a project registration portal in Kenya.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    been raised with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which was provided with information on the legitimacy of the academic qualifications. “This matter has previously been investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Engineers Board of Kenya

    Didmus Barasa was not a JKUAT student, did not earn degree in 2008
  3. Citizen Digital

    s Board By Dzuya Walter September 02, 2026 03:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The High Court has temporarily suspended the nomination process for members of the Engineers Board of Kenya

    Court suspends nomination process for members of Engineers Board
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    In his first address after taking office, Keter identified the full constitution of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as one of his administration's immediate priorities, saying the regulator must be fully operational to facilitate the registration of engineers and strengthen pr

    Harrison Keter elected new IEK President
  6. July 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    According to the Engineers Board of Kenya, women account for only about 14 per cent of nearly 30,000 registered engineers, highlighting the urgent need for deliberate interventions to increase participation and leadership.

    Women engineers called upon to lead Kenya's smart innovation and resilience agenda
  8. The Standard

    According to the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), women account for about 11 to 14 per cent of registered engineers, despite increasing efforts to encourage girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.

    Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation drive
  9. June 2026
  10. The Standard

    vernor Fernandes Barasa said the platform will simplify application procedures, reduce processing timelines, improve record management, and provide real-time oversight of approved developments. “We are now working towards integrating the platform with the Engineers Board of Kenya

    Kakamega launches digital platform to streamline development approvals
  11. Citizen Digital

    development approvals, would be reconstituted immediately with representatives drawn from key professional bodies and government agencies, including the Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Institute of Planners, the Architectural Association of Kenya, the Engineers Board of Kenya

    Sakaja suspends Chief Officer arrested with Ksh.65.3M in cash, disbands urban planning committee
  12. The Standard

    The Civil Aviation Authority, The Institute of Planners, The Architectural Association, The Engineers Board of Kenya, representatives of Resident Associations, The Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, et al, for their nominees to this committee.” .std-banner-wrap { max-width: 100%

    Sakaja suspends Kerich, Analo as probe into corruption allegations continue
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    ing Program designs should incorporate public health metrics to address poor drainage, lack of sanitation, and severe congestion, which are largely experienced in slum areas. “The Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) and the Engineers Board of Kenya

    Incorporate public health guidelines into public works, Health PS urges architects
  15. Citizen Digital

    He is a Fellow and member of several professional bodies including the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).

    Prof. Ayub Gitau appointed new UoN Vice Chancellor
Politics

JKUAT denies awarding degree to MP Didmus Barasa

The News

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has told the Consumers Federation of Kenya that Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was not a student at the university and did not earn a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in May 2008, stating his name does not appear on their records and the university held no graduation ceremony that month, making his presented certificate "not genuine."

23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. JKUAT denies awarding degree to MP Didmus Barasa

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has told the Consumers Federation of Kenya that Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was not a student at the university and did not earn a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in May 2008, stating his name does not appear on their records and the university held no graduation ceremony that month, making his presented certificate "not genuine."

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Court halts Engineers Board nomination process pending hearing

    The High Court has temporarily suspended the nomination process for members of the Engineers Board of Kenya after petitioner Francis Awino challenged its legality. Justice Gregory Mutai issued conservatory orders stopping the Institution of Engineers of Kenya and the Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary from proceeding with nominations pending an inter partes hearing.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Harrison Keter elected IEK President for 2026–2028

    Eng. Harrison Keter has been elected President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya for the 2026–2028 term, succeeding Eng. Shammah Kiteme. Keter, an engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, pledged to strengthen the profession's role in Kenya's infrastructure and economic development.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation and technology sector

    Women engineers have been challenged to take a leading role in designing innovative solutions and positioning themselves at the forefront of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, smart cities, and robotics during the Second Women Engineers Summit in Nakuru.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Women engineers urged to drive Kenya's innovation solutions

    Government officials have called for women engineers to lead development of innovative solutions to Kenya's challenges in housing, energy, climate and AI. Women currently account for 11 to 14 per cent of registered engineers in Kenya, according to the Engineers Board of Kenya.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Kakamega launches digital platform for development approvals

    Kakamega County Government has developed an electronic platform to streamline development approvals, allowing developers to submit applications, track approvals, and access services online. Governor Fernandes Barasa said the platform will simplify procedures, reduce processing timelines, and improve record management, with plans to integrate it with the Engineers Board of Kenya's Project Registration Portal.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. Nairobi Governor suspends chief officer over corruption allegations

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged corruption. The suspension comes after the anti-graft agency recovered approximately Ksh.65.3 million in cash from residences linked to the official during investigations into alleged irregular approval of building plans and suspected bribery.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Sakaja suspends two county officials amid corruption allegations

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer, after his arrest in possession of Sh65 million at his residence, with the EACC recovering Sh51,300,000 and $113,000 plus documents suggesting disproportionate assets. Sakaja also suspended Finance County Executive Member Charles Kerich, who was recently sentenced to three months in prison for contempt over a Sh106 million debt.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Health PS urges architects to follow public health construction guidelines

    The Health Principal Secretary has called on architects to adhere to Ministry of Health construction guidelines to reduce deaths from unhealthy environments. She emphasized that built environments are critical for public health promotion, noting that humans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors and that architectural choices directly influence future health outcomes.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 14 May

  1. Prof. Ayub Gitau appointed 9th University of Nairobi Vice-Chancellor

    The University of Nairobi Council has appointed Prof. Ayub N. Gitau as its 9th Vice-Chancellor, with Prof. Josiah Omollo Aduda appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance, Planning and Development. Gitau brings 35 years of experience in higher education and engineering, and has served at UoN for over two decades since joining as a lecturer in 2002.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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