Also known as: IEK · Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
Institution of Engineers of Kenya — professional body advocating for local engineering capacity and representation in infrastructure policy, currently led by president Harrison Keter.
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The Standard
… They need equipment, laboratories, site experience and experienced professionals willing to transfer judgement that cannot be learnt from a textbook.The Institution of Engineers of Kenya supports this transition by providing graduate members with mentorship opportunities, technic …
Kenya's industrial future begins with engineering capacityThe Standard
… The Institution of Engineers of Kenya supports this transition by providing graduate members with mentorship opportunities, technical guidance, capacity-building programmes, seminars, conferences, site visits and access to professional engineers. …
Kenya's industrial future begins with engineering capacityCitizen Digital
… ollow 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 after petitioner Francis Awino challenged the legality of the process initiated by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya …
Court suspends nomination process for members of Engineers BoardThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has accused the government of failing to enforce local content rules in infrastructure projects, saying implementation on the ground falls far short of what the law requires. …
Engineers: Kenya's 40pc local content law barely hits 5pc in practiceThe Standard
… The Chairperson of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Caretaker Committee, Eng Hillary Nyaanga, urged the engineers to lead Africa's transition towards a circular economy that minimises waste while maximising resource efficiency."Engineering research must not remain only …
State urges engineers to take a bigger role in economic planningThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeInstitution of Engineers of Kenya president-elect Harrison Keter addresses the Press after the IEK elections in Nairobi. [James Wanzala, Standard] Harrison Keter has been elected as the President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), taking the reins fr …
Harrison Keter elected as IEK PresidentCitizen Digital
Harrison Keter declared IEK's president-elect, pledges to unite profession By Citizen Reporter August 04, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President Elect E …
Harrison Keter declared IEK's president-elect, pledges to unite professionCitizen Digital
… Harrison Keter has been elected President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), taking over the leadership of the country's premier engineering body with a pledge to strengthen the profession's role in shaping Kenya's infrastructure and economic development. …
Harrison Keter elected new IEK PresidentThe Standard
… Most of you just say, 'People will abuse us.'"Outgoing Chairperson of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Women Engineers Committee, Eng Jennifer Gache, acknowledged the progress women have made in breaking barriers in engineering but noted that leadership at the highest …
Millie Odhiambo urges women engineers to pursue leadership and political officeCitizen Digital
… to lead Kenya's smart innovation and resilience agenda By Citizen Reporter July 27, 2026 07:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chairperson of the caretaker committee at the Institution of Engineers of Kenya …
Women engineers called upon to lead Kenya's smart innovation and resilience agendaAn opinion piece argues that Kenya's Constitution and procurement laws—including preferential treatment for locally manufactured goods and technology transfer requirements—deliberately support the development of engineering knowledge and technical skills needed for industrial growth.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Constitution and procurement laws—including preferential treatment for locally manufactured goods and technology transfer requirements—deliberately support the development of engineering knowledge and technical skills needed for industrial growth.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's industrial future depends on building engineering knowledge, productive capacity, and technical skills today, supported by constitutional provisions and procurement laws that mandate local preference, technology transfer, and skills development in public contracts.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya says the government is failing to enforce local content rules in infrastructure projects, with implementation reaching only about 5 per cent of the legally required 40 per cent. The IEK president called for infrastructure contracts to require local sourcing where capacity exists and greater participation of local engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has called for engineers to take a central role in Kenya's economic planning, saying the profession is key to meeting the country's ambitions for sustainable development, climate resilience and quality infrastructure. Speaking at a conference at Kenyatta University, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said engineers must move beyond project implementation to become key partners in economic planning, infrastructure financing and policy formulation.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Harrison Keter has been elected President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, succeeding Shammah Kiteme. The election was conducted electronically for the first time and recorded the highest turnout in the institution's history; Keter pledged to prioritize engineering education, mentorship, and workforce development.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Harrison Keter has been named President-elect of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya after an electronic election that recorded over 75 per cent voter turnout, the highest in the institution's history. Keter pledged to unite the engineering profession and prioritise engineering education, mentorship and workforce development for young engineers.
4 August 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 →
Speaking at the 2nd Women Engineers Summit Gala Dinner in Nakuru, National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo challenged women engineers to pursue leadership and political positions, arguing they remain underrepresented in decision-making spaces despite their qualifications. She urged women to reject the culture of seeking approval and break free from societal expectations that discourage them from competing for leadership roles.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya has welcomed a court decision to uphold the National Infrastructure Fund, calling it key to financing infrastructure, accelerating industrialisation and creating jobs. The IEK's First Vice President argues engineers should have representation in the Fund's governance and policy-making structures to ensure technical expertise guides project selection and implementation.
25 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 →
Surveyors have opposed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' plan to charge all members of Nairobi County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the 16-storey building collapse in South C that killed two security guards. They argue the DPP should charge only those individually responsible rather than the entire committee.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following the arrest of Development and Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo, who was found with Sh65.3 million in cash during an EACC raid, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja suspended him and reconstituted the Urban Planning Technical Committee. Stakeholders including engineers and community leaders have welcomed the moves to address alleged corruption and improve the processing of development approvals.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has temporarily suspended implementation of resolutions passed during a Special General Meeting of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya on May 21, 2026, following an urgent application by engineer Sam Aberi Okemwa challenging the meeting's legality and its impact on an ongoing constitutional petition.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →