Institution of Engineers of Kenya when they visited Northern Water Collector Tunnel (NWCT) for bench marking purpose.[File-Standard]
The Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians (IET-K) has called on the government to expedite the appointment and operationalisation of the Engineering Technology Board.
IET-K noted that its absence is hampering the effective regulation of the profession.
Mahmoud Juma, the IET-K President, stated that, if given the opportunity in the future, the full implementation of the Act was essential to improve professional standards, quality assurance, and public safety.
Speaking in Eldoret on Wednesday during the 10th anniversary of the legislation, Juma said the Act had laid a legal foundation for recognising, regulating, and promoting the professional development of engineering technologists and technicians, but claimed that its implementation was still incomplete.
She urged the government to address remaining procedures necessary for the appointment and formation of the Engineering Technology Board and enable it to perform its statutory duties.
“Something to note is that a fully constituted and operational Board is essential to providing effective regulatory oversight, professional standards, registration, discipline, quality assurance, and protection of the public interest,” Juma said.
She added, “What I want you to understand is that what we are discussing here is that the matter went beyond institutional concerns, saying that effective regulation of engineering technology was critical to public safety, professional accountability, quality assurance, and national development, which we think should be considered most if Kenyans want to prosper in future.”