Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui has called for more ICT engineers to register with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), saying their involvement is important as the country expands its digital infrastructure.
Tanui made the call during a meeting with an IEK delegation led by its president, Harrison Keter, who was accompanied by members of the institution’s council.
The discussions focused on how engineering professionals could take a bigger role in government ICT programmes, including the development and expansion of digital infrastructure across the country.
The two sides also discussed possible cooperation in research, innovation, mentorship and technical engagement.
They explored ways to create professional development opportunities for graduate engineers to help them build their careers and contribute to Kenya’s ICT sector.
Tanui said increasing the number of registered ICT engineers would strengthen technical capacity in the sector and give digital infrastructure the professional recognition it requires.
He also observed that the role of the engineers should not be underestimated in terms of contribution to the built environment of the country and in decision making in major infrastructural projects.
Among the government programs that he stressed, there were the Affordable Housing Programme, CAIPs and the digital transformation in the health sector.
In particular, the PS urged IEK to be actively involved in the implementation and improvement of the programs of the government, emphasizing the significance of the role of engineers in such projects.
The upcoming meeting takes place before the 33rd IEK Annual International Convention that will be held from November 24 to 27, 2026.
The convention will be held with the theme “Intelligent Systems for Accelerated and Sustainable Growth.”
