Find below The 6TH Enineering Partnerships Convention Programme.
Theme: Engineering a Digital World
3rd – 9th May 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya
Pre-Convention: Tree Planting
Saturday, 3rd May 2025
8:00am – 9:00am
Arrival at Ngong Hills
9:00am – 9:30am
Remarks
• Sponsors
• Eng. Margaret N. Ogai CE, Registrar/CEO, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Eng. Erastus Mwongera, CE, FIEK, CBS, Chairman, Engineers Board of Kenya
9:30am – 9:45am
Photo Session
9:45am – 11:00am
Tree Planting
Pre-Convention: Industrial Visit
Monday, 5th May 2025
8:00am – 9:00am
Arrival and Registration
9:00am – 10:00am
Travel to Konza
10:00am – 12:30pm
Visit to Konza
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Refreshments & Departure
Pre-Convention: Tree Planting & Career Development Mentorship
Tuesday, 6th May 2025
8:00am – 9:00am
Registration of the Conference
9:00am – 10:00am
Opening of Exhibitions
• Chairman, Young Scientists Kenya
• Chairman, Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
• Eng. Margaret N. Ogai CE, Registrar/CEO, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Eng. Erastus Mwongera, CE, FIEK, CBS, Chairman, Engineers Board of Kenya
• H. E. Johnson A. Sakaja, CBS, Governor, Nairobi County
10:00am – 10:15am
Photo Session
11:00am – 5:00pm
Career Development & Mentorship Session
• High Schools
• Graduate Engineers (2023 and 2024 Cohorts)
Day 1: Digital Engineering as a Catalyst for Development
Wednesday, 7th May 2025
7:00am
Registration
8:00am – 8:30am
Sponsors Address
8:30am – 9:45am
The Future of Engineering in a Digital-First World
Moderator: TBA
• Mr. John Paul Okwiri, OGW, MBA, MCIPS, CEO – Konza Technopolis Development Authority
• Mr. Wang Tao (David Wang), Executive Director, Huawei
• Mrs. Agnes Gathaiya, Google Country Director – Google
• Dr. Peter Ndegwa (CBS), CEO – Safaricom
• President, Chinese Society of Engineers
9:45am – 11:00am
The Digital Transformation
Moderator: TBA
• Eng. John Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for ICT & Digital Economy
• Mr. Ben Kai Chilumo, Ministry of Public Service (Huduma Centre)
• Eng Prof. Peter Muchiri, Vice Chancellor, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
• Mr. Robin Njiru, Lead (Public Sector)-West, East & Central Africa – Amazon Web Services
• Mr. Stanley Kamanguya, CEO – ICT Authority
11:30am – 1:00pm
The Digital Revolution: Improving Lives and Livelihoods in Africa
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Welcome Remarks by Eng. Margaret N. Ogai CE, Registrar/CEO, Engineers Board of Kenya
Remarks by Eng. Jane Mutulli, CE, Chairperson, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya
Remarks by Eng. Shammah Kiteme, CE, President, Institution of Engineers of Kenya
Remarks by Eng. Bernard Kavishe, Chairman, East Africa Mutual Recognition Agreement for Engineers
Remarks by Eng. Refflwe, President, Federation of African Engineering Organizations
Remarks by Eng. Mustafa Shehu, President, World Federation of Engineering Organizations
Remarks by Eng. Erastus Mwongera, CE, FIEK, CBS, Chairman, Engineers Board of Kenya
Remarks by Eng. John Tanui, PE, MBS, Principal Secretary, State Department of ICT and the Digital Economy
Remarks by Eng. Joseph Mbugua, CE, Principal Secretary, State Department of Roads
Remarks by H. E. Johnson A. Sakaja, CBS, Governor Nairobi County
Remarks by Amb. Yeonghan Choi, Korean Ambassador to Kenya
Remarks by Eng. Erick Muuga, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Sanitation
Remarks by Mr. Davis Chirchir, EGH, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport
Keynote Address and Official Opening by H.E. The Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, EGH
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch Break
2:45pm – 4:30pm
Breakaway Session 1: Digital Tools for Engineering Services
• Mr. Eric Mule, Territory Sales Manager – East Africa, AutoDesk
• Eng. Silas Kinoti, MBS,EBS,FIEK, Director General, Kenya Urban Roads Authority – ITS
• Mr. Bharat Panchasara, Executive Director & CEO – Zenith Steel
• Ms Norah Magero, United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Moderator: TBA
2:45pm – 4:30pm
Breakaway Session 2: Cybersecurity in a Digital World
• Mr. Emmanuel Kata, Secretary – Security & Audit Control, Ministry of ICT
• Mrs. Magdalene Wangari, CEO, CISCO, Palo Alto
• Prof. Bright Gameli, Founder, Africa Hackon, USIU
• Dr. Lamek Rono, Dean School of Information Communication, Rongo University
Moderator: TBA
2:45pm – 4:30pm
Breakaway Session 3: Engineering Education, Research & Innovation
• Eng Prof. Bernard Ikua, Chairman, Council of Engineering Deans & Principals
• Sarah Peers, President, International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists
• Dr.Ing. Calvin Onyango, Director General – Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute
• Prof. Walter O. Oyawa PhD, Director General/CEO – The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation
Moderator: TBA
2:45pm – 4:30pm
Breakaway Session 4: Tana Water Dedicated Workshop
• Eng. Philip Gichuki, MBS, CEO, Tana Water Works Development Agency
Moderator: TBA
2:45pm – 4:30pm
Breakaway Session 5: East African MRA Registrar’s Meeting (Closed Event)
Moderator: TBA
Day 2: Smart Infrastructure & Industry 4.0
Thursday, 8th May 2025
7:00am
Registration
8:00am – 8:30am
Sponsors Address
8:30am – 9:45am
Keynote Speech: “Engineering Smart Cities”
Moderator: TBA
• Mr. Charles Hinga CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Ms. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director UN HABITAT, Urbanization Trends in Africa
• Preston Mendenhall, COO of Rendeavour and Country Head of Tatu City: Tatu City
• Arch. George Arabbu Ndege, President Architectural Association of Kenya
• Hon. Nasra Nanda, Chair of the Africa Regional Network – Green Building
• Ken Luusa, Chairman, Kenya Properties Developers Association
9:45am – 11:00am
Panel Discussion: Barriers to Industrialization & Trade In Africa
Moderator: TBA
• H. E. Hon. Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary General, African Continental Free Trade Area
• Dr. Juma Mukhwana, CBS, Principal Secretary – State Department of Industry
• Mr. Alfred Ombudo K’Ombudo, CBS, Principal Secretary – State Department of Trade
• Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, MBA, PhD, R. Eng., MIEK, MIEEE, FIEK, MD & CEO – Kenya Power and Lighting Company
• Esther N. Ngari, CEO, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
• Mr. Henry Rithea, DG/CEO, Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
• Mr. John Mwendwa, OGW, CEO – Kenya Investment Authority
• Mr. Tobias Alando, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers
• Safi Risase Ndama, Program Manager, East Africa Women in Business Platform (EWIBP)
11:00am – 11:30am
Tea Break
11:30am – 1:00pm
Integration of Regulatory Systems for the Built Environment
Moderator: TBA
• Mr. Joel Arumonyang, Principal Secretary State Department for Public Works
• CECM Mombasa County
• Eng. Margaret N. Ogai, CE, CEO, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Eng. Kungu Ndungu, Director General – Kenya National Highways Authority
• Eng. Maurice Akech, MBS, Executive Officer, National Construction Authority
• Mwongera Rukaria, Executive Officer, The Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors
• Ms. Mary Mwiti, CEO – Council of Governors
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch Break
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakaway Session 1: Enhancing Safety in Engineering
• Mr. Shadrack Mwangolo Mwadime EBS, Principal Secretary for State Department for Labour and Skills Development
• Ms. Irene Karanja, Director, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Moderator: TBA
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakaway Session 2: Mobility as a Service
• Bolt/Uber
• Eng. Francis Gitau, Director General – Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NAMATA)
• Mr. George Njao EBS, Director General – The National Transport and Safety Authority
Moderator: TBA
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakaway Session 3: Energy Generation, Transmission & Distribution in a Digital Era
• Dr. (Eng.) John M. Mativo FIEK, MBS, Managing Director – Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited
• Eng. Peter Njenga – Managing Director & CEO – Kenya Electricity Generating Company
• Mr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror MBA, PhD, R. Eng., MIEK, MIEEE, FIEK, Managing Director & CEO – Kenya Power and Lighting Company
• Eng. James Wahego, Secretary General – Eastern Africa Power Pool
Moderator: TBA
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakaway Session 4: Digital Agriculture – Engineering Smart Solutions for Food Security
• CPA Ephantus Kimotho CBS, Principal Secretary – State Department of Irrigation
• Dr. Kiprono Ronoh, Principal Secretary, State Department of Agriculture
• Mrs. Betsy Muthoni Njagi, Principal Secretary – State Department of Fisheries
• Mr. John Okiri, CEO – Kenya Agriculture Reforms & Innovations
• NOO advocating for the African food plate
• Mr. George Kiprono Kill – Kill Farm
Moderator: TBA
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Breakaway Session 5: Engineering Materials & Equipment
• Mr. Hani Petro, General Manager – Material Ausiliari Per l’Edilizia e l’Industria (MAPEI)
• Eng. Maurice Akech MBS, Executive Officer, National Construction Authority
• Eng. Grace Onyango CE, Director, Capacity Building and Accreditation, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Eng. Prof. Bernard Ikua, Chairman Council of Engineering Deans and Principals
Moderator: TBA
6:30pm
Gala Dinner
Address by Sponsors and Award Giving Ceremony
Day 3: Engineering for Sustainability & The Future
Friday, 9th May 2025
7:00am
Registration
8:00am – 8:30am
Sponsors Address
8:30am – 10:15am
State of Engineering in Kenya
Moderator: TBA
• Eng. Joseph Mbugua, CE, CBS, Principal Secretary – State Department of Roads
• Mr. Joel Arumonyang, Principal Secretary – State Department of Public Works
• Ms. Anne Wang’ombe, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action
• Eng. Erastus Mwongera, CBS, Chairman, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Mr. Timothy Gitari Gakuu, Economic Planning Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning
• Eng. Jane Mutulli, CE, Chairperson, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya
10:15am – 11:30am
Tea Break
11:30am – 1:00pm
The Convention Communique
Eng. Grace Onyango, PE, Director, Capacity Building & Accreditation – Engineers Board of Kenya
11:30am – 1:00pm
Closing Ceremony
• Remarks from Eng. Margaret N. Ogai, CE – Registrar/CEO – Engineers Board of Kenya
• Remarks by Eng. Jane Mutulli, CE, Chairperson, Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya
• Remarks by Eng. Shammah Kiteme, CE, IEX
• Remarks by Eng. Erastus K. Mwongera, CE, FIEK, CBS, Chairman, Engineers Board of Kenya
• Remarks by Eng. Joseph M. Mbugua, CBS, Principal Secretary State Department of Roads
• Remarks by Eng. Erick Muuga, PE, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Sanitation
• Remarks by Mr. Felix K. Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
