Engineers From EAC Bloc Converge in Nairobi to Come Up With Regulations to Work Together

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By Grace Mwende

The operational plan for the mutual recognition agreement for engineers is currently ongoing in Nairobi Kenya bringing together engineers from the East Africa Economic bloc to come up with regulations on how to work together and open the bloc.

The State Department for Roads which is in charge of matters of engineering in Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment towards the full realization of EAC Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA).

Speaking during the ongoing workshop on Digitalization for East African Trade and Integration (DIGEAT), Eng. Joseph Mbugua, Principal Secretary Roads said there's a need to be innovative the readiness to sail the chartered waters and walk the path less traveled, the ability to take risks, to try new things, and to venture into new territories. Indeed, there is a journey ahead of us and having faith in oneself and being confident through an unknown path will bring one closer to discoveries and great things.

The Ps reiterated that the growth of liberalization of professional services cannot be overemphasized. It is imperative that we therefore create a robust framework that ensures adherence to quality standards and promotion of transparency as we increase regional trade.

The Ministry envision this workshop will provide a roadmap towards strengthening the delivery of the EAC engineering regulators' mandate by building the required engineering competencies, capabilities and strengths.

The workshop aims to provide a roadmap towards strengthening the delivery of the EAC engineering regulators mandate through building the required engineering competencies, capabilities and strengthening the community collaborations and creating a robust framework that ensures adherence to quality standards and promotion of transparency in the regional trade.


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