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About The Institution
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is the
learned society of the engineering profession and co-operates with
national and other international institutions in developing and
applying engineering to the benefit of humanity.
The missions and objectives of IEK
are: -
· To provide information and leadership to the
engineering profession on issues of concern to the public or the
profession
· To serve society and to be recognized, by national and international
organizations and the public, as a respected and valuable source of
information and guidance on the policies, interests and concerns that
relate engineering and technology to the human and natural environment.
· To foster peace and socio-economic security among all countries of
the world, through the proper application of technology.
· To facilitate relationships between government organizations,
business forces and the people, collaborating with discussions aimed to
improve the benefits of policies and investments related to the
engineering competence.
Council Members elected at the Annual General
Meetings manage the affairs of the Institution. Council Members during
the year 2008/2009 are as follows: -
Eng. F W Ngokonyo, FIEK - Chairman,
Eng. D M Wanjau, FIEK - 1st Vice-Chairman
Eng G O Nyangasi, MIEK - 2nd
Vice-Chairman
Eng. H J Nyaanga, FIEK -
Hon. Treasurer
Eng. M Shiribwa, MIEK -
Hon. Secretary
Eng (Mrs) V W Maundu, MIEK -
Member
Eng. J M Riungu,MIEK - Member
Eng. R K Kosgei, MIEK -
Member
Eng. R K Chepkwony, MIEK -
Member
Eng. C M Ndonga, MIEK -
Member
Eng. J Okubo, MIEK -
Member
Eng. M S M Kamau, FIEK - Co-opted Member
Mr. Jan K Mutai, MIEK - Co-opted Member
Eng. W J Odhiambo,FIEK - Retiring Past Chairman
Eng. V.O Onyango, MIEK -
Chairman Mombasa Branch
Eng. R W Kungu, MIEK -
Vice Chairman, Mombasa Branch
Eng. Julius Odumbe -
Sec/Treasurer, Mombasa Branch
Eng. Alfred Cheruiyot, MIEK
-Chairman, Western Branch
Mr. Isaiah Chebii, MIEK
-Sec/Treasurer, Western Branch
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The various activities of the Institution are
carried out largely through Committees and Branches established by the
Council. The Council thus relies on the members of these committees to
plan, organize and implement the running of the Institution and make it
a viable, energetic and a responsible professional body.
IEK
COMMITTEES
The following are the IEK committees now
established: -
Finance and Administration
Committee
This committee comprises the Chairman, Hon.
Secretary and Hon. Treasurer and handles the finance and general
administration of the Institution and its secretariat.
Advocacy
Committee
The committee is chaired by IEK Chairman. Other
members will be known soon.
Membership Committee
Under Eng. D M Wanjau, this committee deals
with all matters pertaining to admission of new members, transfers and
professional interviews. The members are:- Eng W J Odhiambo, Eng M
Shiribwa, Eng. Gichuki Ndirangu, Eng J J Mburu, Eng J Nkanya and Eng J
Okubo
Conference Committee
Under Chairperson Eng. (Mrs) V W Maundu other
members are:- Eng. Dr S O Abuodha, Mr. Jan Mutai, Mr. Moses Majiwa,
Eng. C Ogut, Eng. A W Ogwayo, Mrs. Jennifer N Gache and Phillip Oure.
The committee is charged with organizing seminars, workshops and
conferences.
Functions Committee
Chaired by Eng R K Chepkwony, the functions
committee arranges up to 10 functions each year including the Annual
Dinner Dance. Other committee members are - Eng Collins Juma, Eng. G Manguriu,
and Dominique Ojiendo.
Journal Committee
The journal is the only contact most members
have with the Institution. Under Chairman Eng. A A McCokindale, Kenya
Engineer has been published in its present format and has appeared
regularly since 1980. Members are:- Eng. W J Odhiambo- Vice Chairman,
Eng. J N Kariuki, Dr. M Kashorda, Eng. S N Kigera, Eng D M Mureithi,
Mr. V K Olunga, Mr. A W Otsieno Eng. T A Senaji, Eng J N Maina and Eng.
S M Wambua
Training Committee
This Committee is charged with formulating training
standards and organizing professional training. The Chairman, Eng. G
Nyangasi. Other members are:- Eng. B K Maingi, Eng. G Njorohiu, Eng. S
Ouna, and Eng. Oloo Okaka
Welfare and Development Committee
Formed in March 1993 this committee is chaired
by Eng. R K Kosgey. Other members are, Eng. J M Riungu, Eng J K
Mwirichia. Eng D W Njora and Eng. D M Wanjau. The committee is
responsible to making proposals and steer development of the IEK
properties.
Industrialisation and Environment
Committee
Industrialisation and Enviroment Committee is
chaired by Eng. C M Ndonga. Other members are Eng. Jura Omedi and Eng R
Chepkwony.
IEK Members can apply to
the Hon Secretary to join the various Committees
IEK
Secretariat
Elizabeth
Gichuhi, Mercy Akinyi and Florah Mwangi
Branches
There are presently two established IEK
Branches and these are:-
IEK Mombasa
Branch,
P O Box 82862, Telephone 0720976088, 435000/1, Mombasa
Branch Committee Members
Eng. V O Onyango, MIEK - Chairman
Eng. Abel Rotich, MIEK - Vice Chairman
Eng. Julius Odumbe, MIEK – Secretary/Treasurer
Eng. A P Burnard, FIEK - Ordinary Member
Eng. A Rotich, MIEK - Ordinary Member
Eng. F P O Muketi, MIEK - Ordinary Member
Eng. J Njagi, MIEK - Ordinary Member
Eng. J Imanene, MIEK - Ordinary Member
Eng. J F Kanyua, FIEK - Ordinary Member
Mr. Maurice Owuor, MIEK - Co-opted Member
Mr. F Mwashigadi, GIEK - Co-opted Member
Eng. K Kirubi, MIEK - Immediate Past Chairman
IEK Western Branch, c/o DVC,
P O Box 3900, Eldoret
Branch Committee Members are
Eng. Alfred Cheruiyot, MIEK -Chairman
Mr Isaiah Chebii, MIEK -Sec/Treasurer
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