Engineers,Institution of Engineers of Kenya Stories

IEK blasts arrests, political interference and unfair removals of engineers from leadership roles
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

IEK highlighted the case of former Central Rift Valley Water Agency CEO Samuel Oruma, who was reportedly removed from his position and sent on compuls...

Engineers take PSC to Supreme Court in bid to secure better pay, allowances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

In March 2023, the Institution of Engineers of Kenya submitted a detailed proposal after months of study comparing engineers’ terms of engagement with...

Kenyan engineers cry foul over marginalisation by foreign firms
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 20, 2025

IEK further warned that lucrative projects and positions continue to be diverted to foreign nationals at the expense of qualified Kenyan engineers, a...

Engineers: Bribe demands, system failures hindering building approvals in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

Other engineers described additional frustrations, including delays in payment confirmations and unclear communication channels, which further slow do...

Engineers sound alarm over substandard cement amid rising building collapses in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 28, 2025

IEK is demanding thorough audits of manufacturers, strict enforcement of weight verification, and prompt prosecution of those responsible for undermin...

Engineers want Aisha Jumwa's appointment to roads board revoked
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

According to Kiteme, the Act mandates that the non-executive chairperson be appointed from among members nominated by organisations listed in the Firs...

Engineers criticise JKIA takeover by Adani Group
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 09, 2024

Foreign commercial entities controlling these assets, according to Kiteme, hinder the growth of local skills.

Engineers sound alarm over Kenya’s manufacturing sector and stalled projects
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2024

As a result, the umbrella body says the underperformance of Kenya's manufacturing sector has resulted in significant job losses, diminished economic o...

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