For one to practice as an engineer in Kenya, one is required by law to register with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). This applies to both Kenyan citizens and foreign nationals as well. The registration provides an assurance to the public that one is adequately skilled to take the responsibilities that come with making engineering decisions. The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is a statutory body established under Section 3(1) of the Engineers Act.
The Board has the overall mandate of developing and regulating engineering practice in Kenya; regulating standards in the engineering profession and building capacity for individual engineers and engineering firms. The Board also registers engineers and engineering firms and regulates their conduct for improved performance of the engineering profession. Engineers are registered in different categories which include graduate engineer, professional engineer, consulting engineer and accredited checker.
Graduate engineer registration in Kenya
A graduate engineer is a person that holds an engineering degree from a technical university or equivalent. Check out how to register as a graduate engineer in Kenya.
Professional engineer registration in Kenya
A professional engineer is an individual, who has fulfilled education and experience requirements and passed rigorous exams, and thus licensed to practice engineering. Check out how to register as a professional engineer in Kenya.
Consulting engineer registration in Kenya
A consulting engineer is an expert in engineering, science and related areas to governments, industries, developers and construction. Check out how to register as a consulting engineer in Kenya.
Temporary engineer registration in Kenya
A temporary engineer is a foreign engineer who is not ordinarily a resident in Kenya but intend to be present in Kenya in the capacity of a registered engineer. Check out how to register as a temporary engineer in Kenya.
Accredited checker registration in Kenya
An accredited checker is a senior specialized engineer who can be called upon to review the works of a professional engineer. Check out how to register as an accredited checker in Kenya.
Engineering consulting firm registration in Kenya
An engineering consulting firm is an entity that provides independent expertise in engineering, science and related areas to governments, industries, developers and construction. Check out how to register an engineering consulting firm in Kenya.
