The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has issued a statement following widespread concerns over the misuse of the title “Engineer” in an honorary degree granted to Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi by Northwestern Christian University-Kenya.
In a statement on Monday, December 23, EBK CEO Margaret Ogai noted that the title “Eng.” is exclusively reserved for Professional and Consulting Engineers who are registered with the EBK.
As a result, she stated that EBK has written to Northwestern Christian University, asking the institution to recall the honorary degree certificate.
“The Board has taken swift action by writing to the university and relevant authorities. Northwestern Christian University-Kenya has been advised to recall the honorary degree certificate issued, remove the title “Eng.” from the document, and issue a corrected version.
“The inclusion of the title “Eng.” in this context is unauthorized and constitutes a breach of Sections 26(3) and 47(2) of the Engineers Act, 2011. These provisions prohibit the use of professional engineering titles by unregistered individuals and prescribe penalties for such violations,” she said.
Ogai explained that any use of the title by unregistered individuals is considered a violation of the law and a breach of professional standards.
“Unauthorized use of this title undermines the integrity of the engineering profession and is a punishable offense under the Kenyan Constitution. The Board remains committed to safeguarding the standards and credibility of the engineering profession in Kenya,” she added.
