LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

Eng. Erastus K. Mwongera, FIEK CBS

Chairperson of the Board

Eng. Erastus K. Mwongera, FIEK CBS

Chairperson of the Board

Eng. Erastus Mwongera is a registered consulting engineer with the Board and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He holds a Bachelor’s degree (Civil Engineering) from the University of Swansea, United Kingdom. Eng. Mwongera has a vast experience in the Public Service and the Private Sector and has recently served as the Chairman on Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya National Highways Authority, Sameer Group of Companies among many other organizations. Eng. Mwongera is a representative of the private sector in the Board.

Eng. Julia W. Ondeyo

Representative, Public Corporation; Vice-Chairperson of the Board

Eng. Julia W. Ondeyo

Representative, Public Corporation; Vice-Chairperson of the Board

Eng. Julia Ondeyo is a professional engineer with the Board and a Corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. She holds Bachelor’s degree (Civil Engineering) from the University of Nairobi and a Master degree in Business Administration from the Strathmore University. Eng. Ondeyo boasts of over twenty years’ experience in the roads sector and is currently Deputy Director at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). Eng. Ondeyo represents state corporations in the Board

Mr. Evans Atambo

PS Rep, Ministry of Education

Mr. Evans Atambo

PS Rep, Ministry of Education

Mr. Evans Atambo holds a Bachelor of Education (B.ED) from Moi University and a Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Development from Moi University and currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Curriculum Development at Catholic University of East Africa. Mr. Atambo has vast experience in the Education Sector and has worked as a teacher and in the management of the education sector sitting in councils of public universities in Kenya. Mr. Atambo represents the Principal Secretary State Department for Higher Education and Research in the Board.

FA Daniel M. Mutua

Alternate Director, The National Treasury

FA Daniel M. Mutua

Alternate Director, The National Treasury

Mr Daniel Mutua is a Financial Analyst and holds B.E.D Economics / Business Studies from Kenyatta University and Masters in Business Administration from Maastricht Netherlands. Mr Mutua has served in various capacities as financial analyst with vast experience in management of state corporations. Mr Mutua represents the Principal Secretary, National Treasury in the Board.

Eng. Shammah Kiteme

President, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng. Shammah Kiteme

President, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Profile - Eng. Shammah Kiteme, CE, FIEK, PMP®
Eng. Shammah Kiteme is the President of The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK). He is the Principal Engineer and Director of Projects at CengProm Services Ltd, an Engineering firm he founded. He is an accomplished practicing Civil Structural Engineer. He has practiced in the areas of Structural Engineering and Waste Water treatment for over 15 years. He has consulted both in Kenya and in other countries in Africa. He has delivered key projects with multidisciplinary teams of Engineers drawn from other countries.
Eng. Shammah isa registered Consulting Engineer with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with Project Management International- USA A fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, Eng. Shammah has been a leader in the Engineering sector from development of technical standards and specifications to design reviews. This includes being a committee member of the National Committee on Implementation of Eurocodes. Eng. Shammah served as a committee member of the National Committee on finalization of the Building Code 2024. Eng. Shammah was elected as an IEK Council member in 2018 and served two terms after he was re-elected in 2020. In 2022-2024 he served as the Honorary Secretary of IEK. Eng. Shammah Kiteme writes opinion pieces in the dailies and has written articles in all the major dailies. He regularly comments on Engineering and infrastructure matters in TV talks and other media Interviews. Eng. Shammah Kiteme is a thought leader in Engineering and Infrastructure issues having engaged local, continental and global audiences. He has presented technical papers in various conferences both locally and abroad.

Eng. Prof. Silvester O. Abuodha

Representative, Universities

Eng. Prof. Silvester O. Abuodha

Representative, Universities

Eng. (Prof) Silvester Abuodha is a consulting engineer with the Board and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Eng. Prof Abuodha holds Bachelors degree (Civil Engineering) from the University of Nairobi and Msc (Civil Engineering) as well as PhD (Civil Engineering) both from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom Eng Prof Abuodha has a wealth of experience in engineering cutting across the academia, private practice and in the from the public sector where he having begun his career at the Kenya Railways Corporation. Eng. Prof. Abuodha represents Universities in the Board.

Eng. Jane A. Simiyu

Nominee, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng. Jane A. Simiyu

Nominee, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng. Jane Simiyu is a consulting engineer with the Board and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Eng. Simiyu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering and an MBA (Project Planning & Management) from the University of Nairobi Eng. Simiyu has vast experience in agricultural engineering having worked in the public service and consulting industry. Eng. Simiyu is a Director/ Shareholder at the Tertiary Consulting Engineers. Eng. Simiyu was nominated to the Board by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

Eng. Johnson M. Matu

Representative, Private Sector

Eng. Johnson M. Matu

Representative, Private Sector

Eng. Johnson Matu is a consulting engineer with the Board and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Eng. Matu holds a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Nairobi Eng. Matu has vast experience in engineering industry and has previously served as the Chairman of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK). He has also served as the Chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Energy and Infrastructure Board. Eng Matu is the proprietor of APEC Consulting. Eng. Matu represents the Private sector in the Board. Close

James Gatere

Representing PS Roads

James Gatere

Representing PS Roads

Board Member representing the Principal Secretary Currently Director, Human Resource Management and Development, State Department for Roads Career Civil Servant with over 25 years experience in the service
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education - Kenyatta University Master's degree in educational administration - Moi University Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management - College of Human Resource Management, Nairobi

Eng. Benjamin K. Maingi

Representative, Private Sector

Eng. Benjamin K. Maingi

Representative, Private Sector

Eng. Benjamin Maingi is a consulting engineer with the Board and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Eng. Maingi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi and an Msc (Highway Engineering) from the University of Birmingham UK Eng. Maingi has vast experience in the engineering sector having served in various senior capacities in the public service before leaving the service as the General Manager (Planning) at the Kenya Roads Board. Eng. Maingi was nominated to the Board by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

Eng. Roselane Ambasi Jilo

Nominee, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng. Roselane Ambasi Jilo

Nominee, Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng Roselane Jilo is a professional engineer with the Board and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineer of Kenya. Eng Jilo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi, and an MBA (Strategic Management) from Kenya Methodist University. Eng Jillo has vast experience in engineering management in the public sector and currently works at the Kenya Pipeline Company Eng. Jilo was nominated to the Board by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya

Eng. Margaret Ogai

Registrar/CEO

Eng. Margaret Ogai

Registrar/CEO

Masters degree in Business Administration (Procurement) and Bachelor Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi. Eng Margaret Ogai is a registered Consulting Engineer with the Board (EBK) and a Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya(IEK). She has over 30 years wealth of experience in Infrastructure Development and Management that cuts across both public and private sector. She is responsible to for the implementation of the Boards strategic goals and the management of its resources including giving direction and leadership for the achievement of its mission.

Board of Directors

Eng. Erastus K. Mwongera, FIEK CBS

Eng. Julia W. Ondeyo

Mr. Evans Atambo

FA Daniel M. Mutua

Eng. Shammah Kiteme

Eng. Prof. Silvester O. Abuodha

Eng. Jane A. Simiyu

Eng. Johnson M. Matu

James Gatere

Eng. Benjamin K. Maingi

Eng. Roselane Ambasi Jilo

Eng. Margaret Ogai

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