The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has issued a stern warning to government agencies, private developers, and the general public against engaging unregistered or unlicensed individuals to offer engineering services.
In a public notice released by Eng. Margaret Ogai who is the Registrar, EBK emphasized that employing or contracting persons who are not registered or licensed under the Engineers Act (Cap. 530) constitutes a criminal offence. The Board stressed that all engineering services must be carried out under the supervision of registered and licensed professional engineers.
The notice outlined key legal provisions under the Act, including:
- Section 49: Prohibits the employment of unregistered persons for engineering services.
- Section 50(2): Restricts the submission of engineering documents to registered professionals.
- Section 51: Criminalizes the practice of engineering without a valid license, with penalties of up to KSh 2 million, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public safety and professional integrity through compliance audits, site inspections, and disciplinary action. EBK is also actively vetting foreign practitioners operating in Kenya.
