innovative methodologies and the practical application
IEK INTERNATIONAL F ORE WORD
CONFERENCE
On the Theme
„„Engineering Better Counties and Cities
for Better Living‟‟
at the
Sarova White Sands Beach Resort & Spa
-Mombasa
on
Wednesday 20th to Friday 22nd April, 2011
Conference Announcement and
Call for Papers
For further information contact
T HE SECRET AR IAT ,
Institution of Engineers of Kenya,
P.O. Box 41346, 00100,
NAIROBI-KENYA
Tel No: +254 20 2716922, 2729326, 2059350
Cell Phone: +254 721 729363
Fax: +254 20 2716922
Email: iek@iekenya.org; iekconference@gmail.com
Website: www.iekenya.org
of technologies in the field of Engineering, best practices
On the 27th August 2010, the President of the Republic of
to help secure this aim.
Kenya promulgated a new constitution with two levels of
To name but a few challenges, counties and cities need
government i.e., the national government and county
reliable and affordable systems of energy, water supply
government comprising of 47 counties.
and sanitation, highly efficient transport systems, ICT ,
The devolved government will distribute substantial
Irrigation and enhancement of agricultural production,
resources equitably towards the implementation of Vision
2030. The counties are to provide services in the following storage and post harvest management techniques,
areas: Agriculture; County health services; County transport; sustainable buildings that meet the needs of the users,
fire and disaster preparedness etc.
County planning and development; County public works
and services; Fire fighting services and disaster
management; Governance at local level; Solid waste
management and pollution control and Implementation of
specific national policies on Environment.
Cities are centres of production consumption and nodes for
international trade and commerce. It is estimated that 50%
of world‟s population lives in urban areas while 32% of
Kenya‟s population lives in urban areas. This is expected to
The conference will:
grow to 60% by 2030.
Assess the engineering industry's‟ contribution to
One thing is certain and it is that there is no magic that will
networking the nation through their leading role in
apply everywhere to achieve sustainability in basic services
developing the technical, economic and social
for cities, there has to be Engineers involved. Engineers will
infrastructure upon which we all depend.
have to ensure that engineering activities and goals meet the
Provide countless opportunities to engage decision
needs of the Vision 2030 as a development strategy to
transform Kenya into a global competitive middle income makers within the government industry, academia and
engineering professionals in both the private and public
country with high quality of life within the next twenty
years. Balanced efforts will be needed to maintain existing sectors.
infrastructure and investments already made with a need to We therefore invite your participation in presenting
papers, exhibiting products and services, sponsoring and
provide a comprehensive plans for the future.
The theme of the conference, “Engineering better counties supporting the conference in all ways possible.
and cities for better living” will provide a forum for the We look forward to your active participation and
presentation and discussion of the role of Engineer‟s in
support.
shaping counties and cities and improving quality of life for
their residents. It will address the background to county
government‟s roles and strategic objectives, the way in Eng. DM Wanjau
which engineering professions will develop principles,
Chairman,
Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
C O NF E RE NC E C OM M IT T E E
M E M BE RS.
Eng. Jan Mutai – Chairman
Tel: +254 722 31 00 94
Email: mutaijk@yahoo.com
Mr. Moses Majiwa -Secretary
Tel: +254 722 63 19 09
E-mail: mmajiwa@engineer.com
Eng. (Dr.) Silvester Abuodha -Member
Tel: +254 722 74 27 45
E-mail: sochieng@yahoo.com
Eng. Arthur Ogwayo -Member
Tel: +254 722 29 18 62
E-mail: aogwayo@yahoo.com
Eng. Christine Ogut -Member
Tel: +254 720 94 14 96
Email: madogut@yahoo.com
Ms. Catherine Nyambala -Member
Tel: +254 711454249
E-mail: cnyambala@kengen.co.ke
Eng. Vincent Sidai
Tel No: +254 724 25 53 91
Email: vincent.sidai@bamburilafarge.com
Eng. Patrick Munialo – Member
Tel No: +254 724 93 96 88
Email: nzowasco@swiftkisumu.com
Philip Oure
Tel No: +254 721475335
Email: philadedi@yahoo.com
John Wamae
Tel No: +254720845545
Email: jowamae@gmail.com
Ms. Marriane Mongeri
Tel: +254 726 88 59 76
Email:Marrianeself@gmail.com
PAPERS REGISTRATION FORM
We invite participants to address topics in relation to the I wish to register for the IEK International Confer-
theme of the conference including the following:- ence on
Engineering Better Counties and Cities for
 Urban Planning and Policy Better Living to take place at the Intercontinen-
 County infrastructure Master Planning tal Hotel , Nairobi on Wednesday 20th - Friday
22nd April, 2011.
 Shelter Planning and Provision
 Policy, Regulations and Standards for Counties
 Health Care Name:
 Spatial Planning Organisation:
 Infrastructure way leaves, reserves and corridors Position:
 Education, training and Capacity building Address:
 Automation and ICT Integration (e-county) Tel No: Cell No:
 Industrialization and job creation Email:
 Enabling business environment for investment
Please tick where applicable
 and enterprising
 Agriculture Value addition
 Green Counties & cities
 Financing
 Procurement
 Project Management
 Governance ,integrity and professionalism
 preparedness etc.
I will Present a Paper titled
Presenters are requested to submit their papers which should not I wish to list my Firm/Organisation in the Conference
exceed 10 A4 pages typed in Times Roman size 12 single spacing and Magazine
a softcopy in MS Word on a CD or sent on I wish to Sponsor Banners
Email to iek@iekenya.org / iekconference@gmail.com Abstracts
should be received by 21st February 2011 and full papers by 7th My Organisation will place an advert/Listing/Profile in
March, 2011 to enable compilation before the Conference. the Conference Magazine
My Organisation will exhibit at the Conference
RE G I ST RAT IO N DAT E A ND F E E S.
I enclose herewith a cheque/Remittance for
Registration for the conference can be done on the attached form, Kshs/US$...................... for the Conference Reg-
which should be received at the IEK Secretariat latest by 14th istration & Bookings.
March , 2011 together with the conference Registration fee of Kshs
23,000 per person which will cover conference materials, meals
and a dinner dance ticket. Additional tickets for the dinner will be Note: All payment Cheques/Drafts should be
available at Kshs 3,000 per person from the IEK Secretariat. Con- drawn payable to the Institution of Engineers of
ference Registration fees for participants from outside Kenya will Kenya.
be US$ 300 per person.
Organisations wishing to exhibit products and services during the Completed form to be returned to the IEK
conference are also requested to make their bookings. Those wish- Secretariat.
ing to participate in listing firms, entering profiles or advertising in
the conference magazine are urged to submit artwork by the same
time. Those wishing to support the conference in any other way are
welcome and also urged to make commitment by the same time.