Also known as: EBK
Engineers Board of Kenya — regulator of the engineering profession that maintains a register of engineers and operates a Project Registration Portal for construction approvals.
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… 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 architectsCitizen 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 ChancellorThe Kenya Defence Forces has deployed specialised Urban Search and Rescue teams, canine units and equipment to a multi-agency operation following a building collapse on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi. So far six survivors have been recovered, with two in stable condition and referred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Defence Forces has deployed specialised Urban Search and Rescue teams, canine units and equipment to a multi-agency operation following a building collapse on 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi. So far six survivors have been recovered, with two in stable condition and referred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Electricity Generating Company's board has appointed Engineer Ronoh Kibet Charles, its General Manager for Commercial Services, as managing director and CEO designate, taking office on February 1, 2027, following Peter Njenga's retirement. Kibet brings over 17 years of experience in geothermal development, project delivery, commercial strategy and business growth.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
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."
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →