Institution of Engineers of Kenya president-elect Harrison Keter addresses the Press after the IEK elections in Nairobi . [James Wanzala, Standard]
Harrison Keter has been elected as the President of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), taking the reins from Shammah Kiteme whose term stated in 2024.
Keter won the elections that were for the first time conducted electronically and recorded the highest turnout in the institution’s history.
In his acceptance speech, Keter pledged to unite the engineering profession and prioritise engineering education, mentorship and workforce development, particularly for young engineers.
"Our immediate priorities are to restore unity and strengthen engagement across our membership while strengthening engineering education, mentorship and workforce development, especially for our young engineers," he said.
He also committed to strengthening collaboration across the engineering fraternity, bringing together consulting engineers, professional engineers, technicians, artisans and students to advance the profession and support national development.