The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) on Friday signed a National Society Agreement (NSA) that will enable them to collaborate in mutual fields of interest.
Under the multi-year agreement, the organizations are set to exchange and disseminate technical information and promote understanding and cooperation amongst their members through joint activities, the coordination of technical meetings, and exchange of information on respective standards activities.
The cooperation is designed to assist in the development of engineering and elevation of the technical skills and professional growth for IEEE and IEK members across Kenya.
Upon signing of the agreement, Kenya becomes the third country in Africa. The South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), and the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) have also recently signed similar agreements with the IEEE.
IEEE recognizes the opportunity to assist in cultivating greater engineering capacity in Africa to advance technology and innovation through the implementation of the “Strategy for IEEE Assistance in Building Engineering Capacity in Underserved African Countries” endorsed by the IEEE Board of Directors in November 2016.
“IEEE is very pleased to enter into this agreement with IEK and I am so pleased to be able to start this new chapter of cooperation between our two institutions,” said Karen Bartleson, IEEE President, and Chief Executive Officer.
Eng. Michael Okonji, President, IEK noted that they were delighted to work with IEEE
“I am looking forward to sharing our technical and engineering experiences in Kenya with others around the world for the benefit of humanity as we strive to make the world a better place to live in,” said Eng.Okonji.
IEEE is committed to working with National Societies to aid engineers and scientists throughout the world and currently has more than 70 formal National Society Agreements, spanning over 40 countries.