Ministry to Introduce New Licensing Rules Affecting Some Employers
If adopted, the regulations would require the firms to be properly registered and licensed before being allowed to operate in Kenya...
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The Ministry of Roads and Transport has released draft regulations, the Engineering Technology Rules 2026, to govern engineering technologists and employers in Kenya.
- The proposed rules aim to establish a structured framework for the registration, licensing, and compliance of engineering professionals and firms.
- Key figures involved include Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board.
- The ministry is conducting public consultations from June 29 to July 6, 2026, to gather feedback on the draft rules, particularly targeting the road construction sector.
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