Engineers Board wins top honour at ASK International Trade Fair

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has bagged the trophy for Best Non-Agriculture Based Statutory Stand at the 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nairobi International Trade Fair, cementing its growing role in advancing agricultural transformation and sustainability in the country.

EBK’s exhibition stood out for aligning with this year’s theme, “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth,” with judges lauding the Board’s innovative focus on integrating global engineering practices, training programs on artificial intelligence (AI), and stakeholder partnerships targeting food security and climate change.

The win is a landmark moment for the regulator, which is largely known for its role in infrastructure and professional oversight.

“This is more than just an award; it is an affirmation of the pivotal role engineers play in our economy and particularly transforming agriculture in Kenya,” said Eng. Margaret Ogai, the Registrar and CEO of the Board.

EBK’s international stature has also been boosted after it recently secured provisional status under the Washington Accord, a global framework for engineering education and professional competence.

According to the Board, this recognition is expected to position Kenyan engineers more competitively on the global stage while strengthening their contribution to local value chains—including agriculture.

“Our inclusion in the Washington Accord is a game-changer for Kenya, especially for agricultural engineers,” Eng. Ogai noted.

“It paves the way for international recognition, mobility, and collaboration of our engineers—empowering our engineers to bring world-class solutions to Kenya’s farms and food systems.”

During the judging exercise on September 29, EBK officer Beth Mbatia underscored the Board’s mandate in regulating the engineering profession and setting standards to deliver practical solutions across all sectors of the economy.

She stressed that agricultural engineers remain “critical enablers of climate-smart and technologically advanced food systems.”

At the Fair, EBK has been engaging with farmers and agricultural players to promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Its exhibition highlighted the use of AI, data analytics, and automation to foster sustainable farming and cut post-harvest losses, underscoring engineering’s evolving place at the heart of Kenya’s food security drive.