Members of the Murang’a University of Technology Engineering Students Association (MUTESA) in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) central branch have highlighted the importance of shaping a sustainable future through engineering as they marked World Engineering Day.
The students marked World Engineering Day by engaging in a general clean-up exercise around Murang’a town and the university as they celebrated the achievements of engineers around the world.
Speaking to the press, Caroline Kwamboka, the MUTESA president, explained that the students would be honouring the Engineering Day not only by cleaning the environment but also by hosting career talks and conducting industrial visits.
She urged young women to embrace careers in the engineering sector, as it is manageable and ladies can perform well just like the men.
“All engineering students have to prove themselves and do their best because engineering is a profession that is not only about innovation in technology but also about humanity,” Kwamboka said.
Dr. David Kimemia, an electrical and electronics engineering lecturer, explained that on World Engineering Day, engineers around the world honour and remember Sir M. Visvesvaraya who made groundbreaking contributions in the field of civil engineering.
He stated that engineers are supporting government policies in terms of sustainable development and they are bringing on board different stakeholders and working together in the development sector.
“We commend the collaboration between IEK and the Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) on supporting the government to sustainable development together with stakeholders in the education sector,” he said.
Dr. Kimemia called upon all engineers to exemplify devotion to their profession through quality infrastructure.
Maureen Mwangi, a representative from the Institution of Engineers, encouraged the engineers to foster sustainable engineering in their management to support the national development agenda and all infrastructure development in the country.
“Today we are supporting engineering students because they have the potential to solve the modern-day challenges through innovation,” she said.
“We call to action all engineers to foster sustainable engineering as we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the national development agenda,” she added.
Mwangi noted that the Engineering Board of Kenya has made public the schools that are accredited to teach engineering and she further called upon all stakeholders to create employment for engineers so that the skills acquired in school are utilised and converted into development.
World Engineering Day is celebrated annually to honour the achievements of engineers worldwide, recognising their critical role in infrastructure development and advancing technology.
By Purity Mugo and John Kithuku
