Women engineers urged to lead Kenya's innovation drive

Women engineers have been urged to take the lead in developing innovative solutions to Kenya's challenges, including affordable housing, clean energy, climate resilience and AI...

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Women engineers in Kenya are being urged to spearhead innovation to address national challenges like affordable housing and clean energy, as the country faces a significant gender gap in the engineering profession.

11 to 14 percent of registered engineers in Kenya are women, highlighting a persistent underrepresentation.
The call to action came during the Second Women Engineers Summit in Nakuru, with remarks delivered on behalf of First Lady Rachel Ruto.
Key organizations involved include the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), emphasizing the need for inclusivity for engineering excellence.

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