JKUAT and EBK Collaborate to Facilitate Professional Registration for Academic Engineers - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

*A cross section of the participants during the training workshop.*

The Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK), in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), organized a three-day workshop to assist engineers in academia with preparing their professional examination reports, which are essential for registering with the board.

The workshop, which attracted over 100 participants from various higher learning institutions across the country, offered valuable insights into the EBK registration process and provided an opportunity to engage with some of the nation’s leading engineers.

The primary objective was to accelerate the transition of graduate engineers by providing a clear pathway for professional registration. The workshop focused on three key areas: registration as a professional engineer, preparation of the training report, and the project report.

*Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance, Prof. Bernard Ikua addresses the academic engineers.*

Prof. Bernard Ikua, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Administration and Finance at JKUAT, emphasized the importance of registering with the EBK, noting that it assures the public of an engineer’s competence in making critical engineering decisions.

“A registered professional engineer is a significant asset to their institution. Registration with the EBK ensures that you can practice engineering with confidence, without questions about your capability, which is a major advantage for institutions of higher learning,” Prof. Ikua stated during the workshop’s official opening.

Prof. Ikua also expressed gratitude to EBK for partnering with JKUAT to organize the workshop, noting that it would clarify the registration process and address bottlenecks that often hinder engineers from registering with the board.

*Eng. Margaret M Ogai, Registrar and CEO, EBK, said that the board is keen to provide forums to equip engineers.*

EBK Chairman, Eng. Erastus Mwongera, said the board’s goal is to register 10,000 professional engineers over the next five years.

“The Board has observed a slow transition of graduate engineers. To address this, the EBK has organized this training workshop—the second of its kind—to help graduate engineers in academia prepare their professional examination reports and accelerate their transition,” Eng. Mwongera explained.

Eng. Faith Mutuku, Manager of Registration and Licensing at the EBK and one of the workshop presenters, urged participants to submit their applications early. She emphasized that the board had implemented measures to ensure the registration process is smooth and convenient.

Eng. Mutuku also highlighted the introduction of a document vetting criteria designed to expedite the process, advising participants to ensure their documents are properly serialized.

Dr. Eng. Hiram Ndiritu, Principal, COETEC, lauded the EBK’s initiative, noting that encouraging more engineers in academia to register could inspire students to be proactive and diligent in pursuing their own registration.