Professional Civil/Structural Engr. Fellow, Instn of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK) & Architectural Ass of Kenya (AAK),policy & excellence in engineering enthusiast
Esteemed Engineers,
I am happy to declare my candidacy for the position of President at the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (
@TheIEK
) 2024-2026.
I am grateful to have served as the 1st Vice President (2022-2024) during which my dedication to the advancement of our institution
Happy World Engineering Day to all the brilliant minds shaping our world! From towering skyscrapers to life-saving innovations, engineers make it all possible. Let's celebrate their ingenuity and dedication today and every day.
#WorldEngineeringDay2024
What a week it's been! I'm so honoured to have been voted as 1st Vice President of IEK 2022-2024 in the just concluded IEK national elections.Thank you to all who voted for me. Congrats too to Eng.Eric Ohaga the incoming IEK president.Let's now join hands and move IEK forwards
On the IEK elections held on 21st March, unfortunately it was a total sham.I did not get to vote because the system had already voted for me and incredibly voted for my direct competitor. That also happened to other voters and candidates.
As a leader in IEK and a candidate in
I've had the privilege of serving as an Ordinary Council Member at IEK 2020 - 2022. We have achieved a lot and made tremendous steps forward.
Fellow engineers, I'm now seeking your support and looking forward to serve you as the 1st Vice President at IEK Council 2022 - 2024.
Catch the next President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya Eng. Grace Muthoni Kagondu as she shares THE PLAN TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERS in the country on JKL Taaaanight!
#EngGraceforIEKPresident
#JKL
@GraceKagondu
On Tuesday 28th, I had the privilege of being interviewed alongside Dr. Eng. Johnson Matu of
@EngineersBoard
at
@KBCChannel1
's Good Morning Kenya, The Viewpoint, where we discussed the crucial topic of Engineers' contributions to sustainable development.
I was honored to
The just ended Engineering Partnerships Convention was epic! It was my honour to deliver the closing prayer at the closing ceremony which was graced by the PS Roads Eng Joseph Mbugua 🙏🏻
Delighted to be a guest at the ESA Dinner this evening (ESA =Engineering Students Association of the University of Nairobi). Together with IEK President Eng. Nathaniel Matalanga & EBK CEO Eng Margaret Ogai.
At the World Engineering Day celebrations being marked today at University of Nairobi. Here with EBK CEO, 1st VP, Chief Engineer Roads representing CS Infrastructure J. Macharia & EBK Chairman. A salute to all Engineers making an impact wherever they are 🎉🎉
I'm honored to have participated in the World Engineering Day event, jointly organized by The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (
@TheIEK
) and Engineers Board of Kenya (
@EngineersBoard
) at Daystar University (
@DaystarUni
) in Nairobi.
#WorldEngineeringDay
Do you remember those campus days when you were studying engineering?
Looking back later, did you realize how little you knew about the practice of engineering? Well, yesterday we started on a 4-day career week, organized by Capacity Building Committee of The Institution of
Happy International Women's Day to all women!!
My special appreciation and salute goes to the Women Engineers who not only 'engineer' with skill but also infuse Engineering with a touch of joy and a warm heart, the resilience you show inspires us all.
To those joining,
MEDIA LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
I am thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you all for the Media Launch of my presidential candidacy.
This event marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards a more innovative, transformative, and impactful future for
@TheIEK
. Your presence and
As the 1st VP, I was happy to represent The IEK President Eng. Erick Ohaga (
@Eng_ErickOhaga
) in marking World Engineering Day today
here in kenya, Eng. Ohaga is representing IEK in Lisbon, Portugal where the international
event was happening.
The Chief Guest was PS Roads, Eng.
I'm honored to have participated in the World Engineering Day event, jointly organized by The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (
@TheIEK
) and Engineers Board of Kenya (
@EngineersBoard
) at Daystar University (
@DaystarUni
) in Nairobi.
#WorldEngineeringDay
Last night, I had the privilege of being featured on (
@KBCChannel1
) KBC's Easy Friday, hosted by Shiksha Arora in celebration of International Women's Day.
The question: “What challenges do you think we have as women, especially in the tech and science industry?" I was happy to
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@KoinangeJeff
Did you study abroad? Do you want to practice in Kenya? Come update yourself on matters accreditation and educational qualifications & more. See you next week Monday👇
Vote for a leader who believes in team work, appreciates all members and their individual talents, is ready to give you a platform to shine✨ and grow, will push for needed changes in policy and legal frameworks, has been instrumental in the progress and vibrancy in IEK today
As 1st VP of IEK (
@TheIEK
), my knowledge of our priority issues is very clear - The issues that engineers want addressed and what needs to be done in the engineering sector.
This includes Scheme of Service for public sector, adoption of Scale of Fees as gazetted, resolving
Admission to the
@Arch_KE
College of Fellows is such an honour!
AAK is a respected voice in the Built Environment both locally and beyond. I will continue to use the platforms I am in to advocate and collaborate on matters that will bring a positive impact to our sector.
My morning started on a high note with Zumba organized by IEK. The 2 coaches were great.. sweated away all stress & the bonding brunch afterwards went super! Intend to stay on this lane consistently👌
@TheIEK
@KenyaFraternity
@Engineers_aak
@esa_uonbi
KESHO, the 17th March, NDIO SIKU!
JOIN ENG GRACE ROUNDTABLE WITH POLICY MAKERS + TOWN HALL WITH MEMBERS
The Panelists are;
1) Dr. Kipkurui Langat - Director General, TVETA
2) Mary Ngechu - KEPSA , SMES & Start-ups, Manufacturing
3) Eng. Stanley Kamau - Former Head of
Join me for Townhall session hosted by
@McaTricky
on Facebook Live this coming Monday 18th March starting 8:00am.
Join my engaging discussion with industry leaders and leading experts focused on where opportunities exist for engineers, how Engineers can leverage and how I
Yesterday, I was one of the panelists involved in mentoring high school students through the
@YSTKenya
High School Mentorship Outreach.
I was my pleasure interacting with the younger ones and giving them insights on what pursuing a career in engineering involves.
#CareersInSTEM
My engineering career is grounded in the private sector where I worked for almost a decade. So I agree with your first sentence. Hustle for the job, work like crazy for timelines, still ensuing quality & cost optimization, oversee the construction, then hustle to get paid!
Flashback to a significant event of the week. EBK Stakeholder engagement on Engineers Scale of Fees 2022 attended by IEK, AAK, IQSK, KEPSA, KPDA, BORAQS, CAK, EACC among others where thorny points were discussed. Conclusion -The ESoF is good!
Congrats to EBK for a successful Day 1 of the Engineering Partnership Convention officially opened by HE President William Ruto. Day 2 is now on and going great! Engineering fraternity & colleagues beyond our borders Karibuni sana!
@IEK
@EngineersBoard
@wirekenya
@Engineers_aak
Challenged the engineers to reinforce their mandate in education and training by supporting the design, improvement and implementation of the most appropriate national STEM curriculum for our country’s needs.
Attended the launch of the NCA Research publications - the NaCRA (National Construction Research Agenda 2020) and the Construction Industry Outlook (CIO).
Very interesting and informative.
Calling all structural engineers and all interested in the built environment. Register for this 'on - site' learning experience. This coming Saturday 18th June 2022 at GTC Towers in Westlands.
@IekBranch
@KenyaFraternity
@
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Congrats to Shueb Sheikh Mohammed, engineering student at University of Nairobi. H was the 3rd prize winner of the FAEO 2021 Virtual Essay Writing Competition. It was a proud moment handing over his award on behalf of IEK Capacity Building & Mentorship Committee .. kudos Shueb !!
Let's meet in Diani, South Coast Kwale County for the Annual IEK Convention 21 - 25 November 2022. Learn, network, grow & reboot after a year of hard work. Family members are welcome💕
#29thIEKConvention
On Tuesday, 30th January 2024, the IEK presented their comments on the memorandum addressing the re-engineering and transformation of urban development in Kenya. A critical aspect of the presented recommendations underscored the urgent need to rectify the exclusion of engineers
I will Transform IEK to a platform of opportunities for all Engineers
Vote for Innovation, Transformation & Impact
Vote for Eng. Grace Muthoni Kagondu for President IEK 2024 - 2026
Kesho the 21st of March is the day!
VOTE ✅ VOTE ✅ VOTE ✅
#EngGraceForPresidentIEK24
@TheIEK
@Eng_ErickOhaga
@GraceKagondu
@MativoMJohn
@EngPaulOchola
@VMwongera
I am glad you've met the MD. I hear he is an excellent engineer and a manager of immense stature. I know him for his mentorship of young engineers. He is also a felicitous gentleman and a consumate mountaineer. My enduring respect to the President IEK and the Council at large.
The IEK Annual Convention was officially opened this morning by the CS Water, Sanitation & Irrigation Hon. Alice Wahome. She delivered a very inspiring message to delegates from Kenya & across Africa👌
Its not always brick and mortar in engineering, A great leader provides guidance and solutions in the ever changing digital world.
Explore my article featuring
@TheStarKenya
on How Engineers can thrive in the age of Artificial Intelligence
READ the article here:
#technology
As Engineers gear up for the World Engineering Day on 4th March. You may catch up with this conversation with Eng. GM Kagondu & Eng. JM Matu
On "Engineers Contribution to Sustainable Development"
Thank you
@IEK
South Rift team for helping the victims and keeping us updated. For a sound building, developers should always consult a qualified structural engineer, who has a license from Engineers Board of Kenya. Safety first!
We wish to advice developers on the need to involve relevant professionals in the design and construction supervision of buildings.Involvement of professional engineers will ensure that relevant studies are carried out and adequate designs are done to respond to local conditions.
How it went at the Women Engineers' Chapter dinner last night.. simply awesome!Interacting with future leaders in the political realm with engineering background or who had a past related role. Plus all who joined you made it fabulous👌
A family ready to stand with one another.. I represented the President & IEK Council in extending a token of consolation to Snr. Eng. Matu on the recent loss of his dear wife during our visit last Sunday.
This afternoon, I joined the IEK Welfare committee on a visit to the residence of our Senior esteemed Eng. Johnson Matu to condole and commiserate with him and family following the recent unfortunate loss of his wife.
An interview with
@TheIEK
president
@EngMatalanga
in today's
@PeopleDailyKe
. He gives an insight on the changes the industry has experienced over time; the gains & challenges of the Chinese entry into the industry and a way forward on some issues that engineers have been facing.
Another building collapses..this time in Kinoo. Too bad it didn't stop at the leaning stage! Not that it meets architectural standards anyway. We've got to style up seriously 🙄.
It was an honour opening the one-day seminar on the 'Application of Geo-synthetics in Infrastructure Development', currently ongoing organized by Admir Africa in collaboration with
@AAKEngineersChapter
. Also representing the Chapter Chair of AAK(E)
@aufri2012
@TheIEK
@Arch_KE
As we prepare to celebrate
#WorldEngineeringDay
on 4th March, I look forward to engaging with fellow engineers on how we can adopt Sustainability concepts in the infrastructure we design and build to ensure we achieve
#EngineeringAHealthyPlanet
.
1/3 Yesterday we joined IEK Capital branch
@IekBranch
in spreading the Christmas Cheer at the Kenya Children's homes in Nairobi. This is the first of a series of activities lined up by IEK branches in giving back to the less fortunate in our society during this festive season.
The IEK Engineers' Open Day kicked off today at Aga Khan walk in Nairobi's CBD. It went great!. Clearly some of the public really needed it, asking many questions and how they can visit physically or thru website or via email.
We close tomorrow Saturday 2nd March. May the
IEKs Immediate Past President, Eng. Nathaniel Matalanga today presented IEK proposals on the Kenya Roads Board Ammendment Bill 2022 to the Transport Committee of the National Assembly.
The Solar License Training T1 & T2 that has been ongoing since Monday came to an end yesterday. The highly successful training event was organized by the IEK's Capacity building and Leadership Development Committee in collaboration with the University of Nairobi's Solar Academy.
Today we have the 3rd session of University Students Mentorship under the
#IEKCareerWeek2021
. So far, I've observed that the young ones are very interested which is impressive. Invite any young engineer you know to attend and gain from these free sessions.
In recent years there's been quite a buzz about green energy. But what exactly is it and how can we gain from it, as Engineers, as Kenyans? You're welcome to a webinar on Green Energy and Energy Audits on Tue 21st Sept. Very relevant now when we're paying dearly for energy.......
It was wonderful to witness the joy brought by the visits. Kudos to
#IEK
South Rift for the amazing teamwork, planning & generosity that made it happen. The true CSR Spirit!
IEK South Rift branch Nakuru county implemented its last branch COVID19 CSR by visitting two children homes namely:
1. New Life Home Trust
2. Khadesh Barnea home for the special children
Eng. Grace M. Kagondu led the team in visitting the two homes.
Thank you Prof Francis Gichaga, Prof Washington Ochieng, Prof Ayub Gitau & Council of Engineering Deans & Principals for making last Friday's lecture a memorable event!
@AlumniUON
@Ikua_bw
@TheIEK
@KenyaFraternity
Prof.Washington Ochieng making his presentation on Sustainable Smart Cities – The need for a parametric platform and fit-for-purpose engineers.
#IEKAt50
Meanwhile the EPC Conference is on going. (EPC= Engineering Partnerships Convention). When engineering minds come together, great strides are achieved👌
@kipmurkomen
5/
H.E. Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, officially opens the
#30thIEKConvention
. Applauds engineers and urges
@EngineersBoard
of Kenya to root out "quacks" in the industry to protect the industry.
Ladies in Engineering 😊you don't want to miss the IEK Women's summit. We've worked 24/7 to package a really special program. Let's meet up on 24th November..🏃♀️🏃♀️ You deserve your Annual treat now🤗🤗
@ieksouthrift
@wirekenya
@SylviaKasanga
@HassConsult
Join us for the 3rd IEK Women Engineers Summit, Nov 24, 2020, PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Shanzu.
Theme: Leveraging Opportunities for Women Engineers
Only virtual slots available!
The
#27thIEKConference
, Nov 24 - 27, 2020.
Reg
#EngineeringPostC19