IEK WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Week 2 May 2025

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Highlights from the EBK - Engineering Partnerships Convention (EPC) Media Launch

Monday, 28 April 2025 th

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) participatedintheMediaLaunchofthe

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Highlights from the EBK - Engineering Partnerships Convention (EPC) Media Launch

Monday, 28 April 2025 th

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Highlights from the EBK - Engineering Partnerships Convention (EPC) Media Launch

Monday, 28 April 2025 th

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IEK and Council of Engineering Deans and Principals

Sign Charter to Strengthen Engineering Education

Friday, 2nd May 2025

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IEK Participates in Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) - Africa Leadership Transition Dinner

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the Stockholm Enviro mark the transition in Centre The event bid Director, Dr. Philip Os incomingDirector,Mr.

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r Environment & y of Environment, whoservedasthe endance were the to the United mme (UNEP), Hon. the President of JacksonTuwei. p at SEI Africa has gthening regional g to a new role at for Research in r his tenure, SEI ves focused on rs and promoting vironmental and n area of shared

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Engineers in Focus at Regional Digital Trade Talks

Eng. Gache Urges Stronger EAC Collaboration

Monday, 28 April 2025 th

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East African Trade and from28–29April2025

Representing the Wom (WEC) of the Institutio (IEK), Eng. Jennifer addressed a distingui comprising governme development partner AfricanCommunity(EA

In her presentation, work and progress o Committee, outlining theparticipation,reco women in engineering WEC’s mentorship p efforts,andpartnership

professionals in ngineering, and

aboration among Associationsinthe raged women in ore active role in on, and digital the Women CEOs ment of the highsed on inclusive quity in regional was well received, rved as a timely in engineering eving meaningful tradeagenda.

Women Engineers Committee Engages KETRACO on Convention Partnership

Friday, 2 May 2025 nd

The Women (WEC) of the Kenya(IEK)pa

the Kenya Electricity (KETRACO), where the Kipkemoi Kibias, Ge Operation&PowerMa

The IEK delegation w Gache, Chair of Committee, accompa Oyaro, Vice Chair of Auka,CEOofIEK.

The courtesy call prov to discuss colla particularly around Engineers Convention, May 2025 The Conv women in engineering tocelebrateprogress,

dvancing gender ngineering

e discussions on and professional women in the ation underscored partnerships with ACO to provide women engineers rcareers.

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Women Engineers Committee Engages Viscar Industrial Capacity Ltd

on Convention Collaboration

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 th

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Anvar Alot, Manager Partnerships at IEK, re and led the engagem Winnie Otieno, Viscar’ and Energy, who en discussionsontheorg Themeetingprovided strategiccollaboration the Convention, with participation, techni mentorshippathways s part of ongoing stakeholder engagements ahead of the Women EngineersConventiontakingplaceon

The WEC delegation underscored the importance of industry involvement in supporting inclusive professional development within Kenya’s engineering ecosystem.

Viscar expressed keen interest in engaging with the Convention and welcomed the opportunity to support mentorship and skillsbuilding initiatives for early and mid-career women engineers. Both parties committed to exploring longer-term collaborations that would enhance technical readiness and leadershipforwomenintheprofession

Women Engineers Committee Engages KONEKENYA on Convention Collaboration

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 th

Tstrategiccourtesyv KONE Kenya, where on the upcom Convention,schedu and broader mento inengineering

Representing IEK ResearchandPartn conducted the eng by Diana Masila, B KONE, who welco underscoredKONE’s inclusivepracticesin

The meeting focuse Kenyatoparticipate he Wome (WEC) of th Kenya(IEK)

epresentation, and E Kenya expressed tiative and affirmed f sector-wide efforts and inclusion in arks a key step in hips that empower and enhance rosstheindustry

Empowering Engineers Through Digital Strategy –Webinar Recap

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 th

In a rapi landscape, optional:It's

Engineers from ac tuned in for a pow titled "Engineer You StrategiesforGrowt

Hosted by the Instit the session feature MayaHayakawa,a and communicatio participants throug advancedtacticsof

Frombuildingapro developing a conte Ms.Hayakawaoffere theneedsofengine influence and reach theuseofdigitaltoo

ment, which sparked during the Q&A withnewstrategiesto mplify their expertise, impact—both online

’s ongoing efforts to he skills needed to nnected world. Stay g webinars designed and strengthen the

IEK Pushes

Abold new addressing insecurityw

high-level webinar Engineers of Kenya Food Security Polic

IEK’s Agricultural an which, set out a c modernize and agricultural sector solutions

Held virtually, the se experts, policymak dissect the countr and offer recommendations.

The session served proposal but also amongengineers,p

for Bold Agricultural and Food Security Policy Shift

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 th

ession, participants rt for IEK’s proactive iscourse.

Eng. Anthony Muchiri mitment to public gagement.“Bydriving EKensuresengineers ully to Kenya’s tated.

a series of policyIEK is conducting gitsroleasathought agent in national

Future Leaders Podcast | Ep 2: Eng. Muguru Wairimu, Eng.

Gibson Maina & Mary Abungu

Monday, 28 April 2025 th

In this second episode of the Future Leaders Podcast on the IEK Channel, Eng. Muguru Wairimu, Eng. Gibson Maina, and Mary Abungu unpack the drive that inspired their journeys into engineering, the realities shaping their professional lives. It’s a masterclass in purpose, resilience, and leadership, designed to ignite, inform, and inspire the next generationofengineers.

SOLAR PV T1 & T2

Date:16 -20 June2025 th th

ModeofDelivery:Fivedaysfulltime

Venue:StrathmoreUniversity

Venue:StrathmoreUniversity 12-16TH MAY 2025

Date:14 -18 June2025 th th

ModeofDelivery:Fivedaysfulltime

7TH TO 9TH MAY 2025

THE 6TH ENGINEERING PARTNERSHIPS CONVENTION (EPC)

The 6th Engineering Partnerships Convention (EPC) is set to take place from 7th to 9th May 2025, bringing together key stakeholders in the engineering sector to explore collaborative opportunities and innovations. This year ' s theme, "Engineering a Digital World," will focus on the intersection of engineering and digital transformation.

22ND - 23RD MAY 2025

5TH EDITION | AFRICA CONSTRUCTION LAW CONFERENCE - 2025

The Africa Construction Law (ACL) Conference returns for its 5th edition on 22 – 23 May 2025 The2025annualAfricaConstructionLaw(ACL) Conference is a gathering of practitioners workingintheinfrastructureandenergyspace fromacrossAfrica.

The theme for this year’s conference is “The FutureofConstructioninAfrica”.

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