EBK Delegation Visits Chuka University to Strengthen Engineering Standards

A delegation from the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK), led by the Chair Eng. Erastus K. Mwongera and CEO Eng. Margaret Ogai, paid a courtesy visit to Chuka University today. The visit aimed to discuss the accreditation of courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering at Chuka University, highlighting collaborative efforts between regulatory bodies and academic institutions to uphold engineering education quality in Kenya and globally.

Upon arrival, the EBK delegation was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research, and Student Affairs), Prof. Gilbert Nduru. Prof. Nduru expressed gratitude for EBK’s commitment to maintaining high engineering standards and affirmed Chuka University’s dedication to producing skilled engineers pivotal to the nation’s technological and infrastructural advancement.

Eng. Margaret Ogai, EBK Registrar/CEO, engaged in a productive roundtable discussion with members of the Faculty of Engineering, led by the Dean, Prof. Eng. Marcel Ohanga. Eng. Ogai shared insights on EBK’s expectations and procedures for course recognition, commending the faculty’s proactive approach towards achieving EBK registration status. In response, Prof. Ohanga thanked the EBK delegation for their valuable feedback and assured them of the faculty’s readiness to implement necessary improvements, anticipating a favorable outcome in the recognition process.

The Engineering Board of Kenya’s visit to Chuka University symbolizes a broader initiative to ensure that engineering education across the country adheres to the highest standards, ultimately contributing to the development of a skilled and competent engineering workforce in Kenya.

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