Our History
History of the Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK)
The regulation of engineering in Kenya were done using the British Standards until 1969 where Engineers Registration Act was enacted to establish the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
This board was entrusted with the vital responsibility of registering and licensing engineers, thus ensuring the quality and professionalism of engineering services in Kenya.
As the engineering landscape evolved, the existing legislation, known as Cap 530, needed to be modernized to address the full spectrum of engineering. This meant encompassing engineering education, training, and practice in a comprehensive and effective legal framework.
To meet this need, the Engineers Act was enacted in 2011, assented on 27th January2012 and commenced by Minister of Roads on 14th September 2012 leading to the repeal of the Engineers Registration Act, Cap 530 of 1969.
 The Engineers Act 2011, led to the establishment of the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), expanding its mandate to not only register engineers and engineering consulting firms but also to regulate engineering professional services, set industry standards, and promote the overall practice of engineering.