Following last week’s building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi, I joined PS Susan Auma Mang’eni, IEK Council members and multi-agency responders at the disaster command centre. IEK engineers provided technical advice on structural safety and building layout, contributing to the safe rescue of two people. Public safety must remain paramount. I urge all construction stakeholders to uphold professional standards, ensure strict compliance with building regulations and prioritise human life. Engineering is not just about building structures; it is about safeguarding lives. #IEK #EngineeringForPublicSafety – at Nairobi, Kenya

Happy Mashujaa Day!

Yesterday, alongside Eng. Peter Njenga, Managing Director of KenGen, I joined KenGen Foundation initiatives supporting education. The handovers included five refurbished classrooms at Kamutu Primary School, a science laboratory at DEB Karuari Secondary School in Mbeere North, and fencing at Murang’a School for the Deaf. Both Mbeere North schools won the Green Initiative Challenge among 100 schools in the region. Investing in education and strengthening academia–industry linkages are essential to developing a skilled, future-ready workforce. Building skills. Empowering the next generation. Building Kenya’s future.

This morning, I joined KBC’s Good Morning Kenya to discuss the upcoming 33rd IEK Convention, themed “Intelligent Systems for Accelerated and Sustainable Growth. We look forward to exploring digital transformation, agricultural mechanisation, intelligent infrastructure, modern education, water & sanitation, and new opportunities for industry collaboration.

Good job, team! Thanks @NakuruCountyGov. See you at the #33rdIEKConvention at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa between the 24th-27th November, 2026. @TheIEK – at Nairobi, Kenya

Yesterday, I led the IEK delegation in an engagement with KCAA at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Our discussions focused on: 1. Engineers’ welfare, professional growth and leadership 2. Training, mentorship and opportunities for young engineers 3. The proposed Engineering Academy, with emphasis on aerospace 4. The role of engineers in aviation safety and technical oversight 5.Continuous Professional Development and emerging technologies 6. Stronger governance, systems and organisational efficiency 7.Clear distinction between KCAA’s regulatory and service-provider functions 8. The 33rd IEK International Conference A productive engagement towards strengthening Kenya’s engineering and aviation sectors.

We fully welcome this project as engineers and we are more than ready to offer our expertise. We MUST be at the decision making table!

I had a productive engagement with IMEXOLUTIONS Limited, together with IEK Council Member Eng. Dr. Damaris Oyaro, where we met with Managing Director Mr. Shinu Vattathara to explore practical ways of creating more opportunities for Kenyan engineers. Our discussions focused on: 1. Capacity building for local engineers 2.Local value addition, industrial growth & innovation 3.Structured internship opportunities for graduate engineers, including the possibility of an MoU 4.Stronger industry participation in the 33rd IEK Convention Industry partnerships are essential in bridging the gap between training and practical experience. By opening more pathways for young engineers to gain exposure and develop their skills, we strengthen not only our profession but also Kenya’s capacity to deliver homegrown engineering solutions. I look forward to seeing these conversations translate into meaningful opportunities. One Profession, All Engineers!

Yesterday, I led the IEK Council on a courtesy call to KenGen PLC Headquarters at Stima Plaza, where we were received by Ag. Managing Director Eng. Julius Odumbe, CE, FIEK, and Eng. Monicah Wairimu Karanja. Our discussions focused on strengthening IEK–KenGen collaboration across key areas: 1. 33rd IEK Convention – participation, technical engagement, sponsorship and knowledge sharing. 2. Women in Engineering – enhanced support and collaboration on programmes that increase the participation and visibility of women engineers. 3. Geothermal & Wind Energy – knowledge sharing, technology transfer and opportunities to advance Kenyan engineering expertise regionally. 4.Mentorship & Student Attachments – expanding opportunities for students and young engineers to gain practical industry experience. 5.Research, Innovation & Professional Development – strengthening opportunities for engineers to develop and apply new technologies and solutions. 6.Academia–Industry Collaboration – stronger partnerships between universities and industry, including support for equipment and facilities. 7.Knowledge Sharing & Publications – deeper collaboration through professional communication and knowledge-sharing platforms. 8. Engineering Projects & Opportunities – increasing participation of Kenyan engineering firms, contractors and consultants in engineering-related projects. 9. Power Reliability – continued engineering collaboration in strengthening the reliability of Kenya’s electricity supply. 10.Knowledge Retention – creating opportunities for experienced and retired engineers to continue contributing while transferring knowledge to younger professionals. 11. Professional Registration & Career Progression – making the transition of young engineers into professional practice more seamless through stronger training and registration linkages. The discussions reaffirmed the importance of strong industry–profession partnerships in building Kenya’s engineering capacity. We look forward to turning these conversations into practical partnerships and programmes that create opportunities for engineers and contribute to Kenya’s sustainable infrastructure, energy and technological development. – at Nairobi, Kenya

Congratulations, Eng. Erick Ohaga, CE, FIEK, on your election as Federation of African Engineering Organisations(FAEO), President-Elect for 2026–2028. I am delighted to see your leadership recognised at the continental level and wish you great success as you take on this important responsibility in advancing the engineering profession across Africa.

Representing the Institution of Engineers of Kenya at the 12th UNESCO Africa Engineering Week & 10th African Engineering Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Together with IEK Council Members, we are engaging engineers and stakeholders from across Africa on the theme: “Engineering Africa’s Inclusive, Innovative and Sustainable Future.” A valuable platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and advancing engineering solutions for Africa’s future. #IEK #AEC2026 #AfricaEngineeringWeek #EngineeringAfrica

Strong partnerships. Stronger engineering! Today, I led the IEK leadership, alongside 2nd VP Eng. J. R. Otieno Ogallo and Honorary Secretary Eng. Grace Kagondu, in a courtesy engagement with Eng. Nicholas Airo, CEO & Founder, NAS International Holdings Limited. We explored opportunities to deepen private-sector collaboration, strengthen opportunities for engineers and advance the profession ahead of the 33rd IEK International Convention in Mombasa, 24th–27th November 2026.

Today, I was pleased to pay a courtesy visit to the PS, State Department for Roads & Transport, Eng. Joseph Mbugua, accompanied by our 2nd Vice President,@otienogallo Eng. Robert Ogallo. We discussed key issues affecting engineers and preparations for the 33rd IEK Convention, set for 24th–27th November 2026 in Mombasa. We look forward to strengthening collaboration and advancing the engineering profession for national development. @Roads_KE @TheIEK @ACEK1968 @EngineersBoard

Yesterday, I joined Eng. Dalmas Mbai, CEO of Safer Power Group, at Sapphire Business Park, Mlolongo, to celebrate a decade of enterprise and innovation. The launch of their 100% green-powered manufacturing facility and Green Hydrogen Proof of Concept marks an important step towards sustainable industrialisation and clean energy in Kenya. Africa has the talent and resources to lead the green economy. As engineers, let us believe in ourselves, innovate locally and build solutions that transform our continent. Congratulations to Safer Power Group and the engineers driving this important journey

Kenya Beyond 2030 demands more than ambition. It demands execution! Following the proceedings and listening keenly to the conversations shaping our nation’s next chapter. Engineers must be at the table, where ideas become systems, policies become infrastructure, and plans become reality. The future of Kenya MUST be engineered. #KenyaBeyond2030 #EngineeringKenya

Yesterday, I officially assumed office as President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya alongside the newly constituted Council. As we begin this journey together, I am reminded that leadership is ultimately about service, people and impact.On this special day, my mentees surprised me with deeply sentimental gifts , a humbling reminder that mentorship is one of the greatest ways we can shape the future of our profession. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and for the opportunity to serve a profession that has given me so much. I promised to serve, and I will give this responsibility my very best. To my fellow Council members, my mentees and every engineer who believes in the future of our profession , thank you for being part of this journey. @TheIEK @otienogallo @GraceKagondu