Engineers poised for global recognition as Washington Accord membership nears
Rift Valley
By
David Njaaga
| May 04, 2025
Engineers Board of Kenya Chairman Eng. Erastus Mwongera plants a tree at Kona Baridi , Ngong Hills on Saturday in the company of engineering stakeholders. [Courtesy]
Kenya will join the Washington Accord in June, granting its engineers global recognition and expanding employment opportunities worldwide.
As part of its commitment to sustainable development, the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) led a tree-planting initiative in Ngong Hills, planting 5,000 trees to support the Greening Kenya Agenda.
"This is a milestone for Kenya's engineering sector, enhancing the international recognition of our engineers and creating global job opportunities for our graduates," said Engineer Erastus Mwongera, Chairman of the EBK Board.
The initiative marked the start of activities leading up to the 6th Engineering Partnerships Convention (EPC) 2025, set for May 7-9 in Nairobi.
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The event will bring together 100 engineering companies, 1,000 professional engineers, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
"The 6th EPC 2025, themed 'Engineering a Digital World,' will explore how engineers can contribute to Kenya's economic transformation," said Mwongera.
Additionally, the tree-planting initiative is part of EBK’s broader goal to plant 200,000 trees in support of conservation.
The event saw participation from the Kenya Forest Service, the Kona Baridi Ngong Hills Forest Association Community and various engineering firms.