IEK and EBK Partner with WFEO to Strengthen Engineering Talent Across Africa
In his opening remarks, Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary, State Department for Roads, giving his speech, during the WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP).
By Aoma Keziah,
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), in collaboration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), has officially launched the WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP), a transformative initiative set to redefine the future of engineering across the continent.
The 10-year programme, backed by WFEO and the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology (CAST), aims to enhance engineering education, professional standards, and infrastructure development across Africa. The launch positions Kenya as a continental leader in fostering engineering expertise and innovation, driving sustainable development and industrial growth.
In his opening remarks, Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary, State Department for Roads, noted that Kenya has long been a hub for innovation and education in engineering.
“Our universities and technical institutions have produced some of the brightest minds in the profession, and our infrastructure sector continues to evolve with world-class projects such as expressways, smart highways, and modern transport networks. Through this programme, we will further solidify our position as a leader in engineering training and professional development in Africa,” he remarked.
EBK Chairman Eng. Erastus Mwongera highlighted the crucial role of regulatory bodies in ensuring that engineering professionals meet international standards. “Through this partnership, we will strengthen accreditation systems, enhance capacity-building efforts, and create a more robust engineering framework that supports economic development,” he noted.
IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme, said that engineers are at the forefront in many sectors, however, the world is fast changing due to changing technology and AI, Internet of things are changing the way we do our work.
“As these issues unravel, it was very timely of the UN to declare 2024-2033 the international decade for science and technology for sustainable development. Subsequently, WFEO in partnership with CAST entered into this framework for Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Program. Africa remains a virgin continent and it requires local solutions to the issues the continent faces and so this program for capacity building for African Engineers is vital. It will enable them to lead the way in providing local solutions,”
WFEO President Eng. Mustafa Shehu , commended Kenya for spearheading the 10 year Africa wide Engineering capacity building programme, backed by WFEO.
“Africa’s engineering future is promising, and through ECBAP, we will empower the next generation of engineers to drive progress, innovation, and sustainability across the continent,” he highlighted.
The initiative, will focus on key areas such as curriculum enhancement, technical training, policy advocacy, and mentorship for young engineers. Additionally, it will facilitate collaboration between academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and engineering regulatory bodies to create a harmonized and internationally competitive engineering sector.
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