> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/annex-e-laws-and-policies-relating-to-professionals-in-housing/4.-engineers-act-no.-43-of-2011.md). # 4. Engineers Act, No. 43 of 2011 Quick Link: · The Act repealed the Engineers Registration Act (Cap 530). · This law that regulates engineers is important given that engineers (structural and civil engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers) are critical professionals in the construction sector, both in terms of providing their expertise and advice as well as obtaining the requisite approvals. · Section 3 establishes the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) which under section 6 is empowered with the registration of engineers and firms, regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards, development and practice of engineering. · Section 7 of the Act also allows the Board to enter and inspect sites where construction, installation, erection, alteration, renovation, maintenance, processing or manufacturing works are in progress for the purpose of verifying that professional engineering services and works are undertaken by registered engineers; and standards and professional ethics and relevant health and safety aspects are observed; to determine the fees to be charged by professional engineers and firms for professional engineering services rendered from time to time; as well as develop, maintain and enforce the code of ethics for the engineers and regulate the conduct and ethics of engineering profession in general. · The power of the Board to set fees charged can influence construction costs. Already, there are efforts to set the fees in this regard as recently proposed in the [Engineers (Scale of Fees for Professional Engineering Services) Rules, 2022](https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/ln/2022/20/eng@2022-12-31). · Part III of the Act provides for the process and modalities of registering as an engineer and engineering consulting firms with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK). · Part IV contains provisions relating to licensing and practice as engineers. Section 32 provides that a person shall not engage in the practice of engineering unless they have been issued with a licence. · Section 34 prohibits unlicensed persons from charging or recovering charges for rendering professional engineering services. · Section 45 of the Act provides that a licensed engineer commits the offence of professional misconduct if such person: deliberately fails to follow the standards of conduct and practice of the profession; commits gross negligence in the course of their professional duties; knowingly submits a document which is prepared by an unlicensed person; allows another person to practice in their name where such other person is unlicensed, is not in partnership with them, abuses authority or trust, lacks regard or concern for client’s needs or rights or shows incompetence or inability to render professional engineering services. · Section 50(2) provides that a person who is not registered as a professional engineer or firm shall not be entitled to submit engineering plans, surveys, drawings, schemes, proposals, reports, designs or studies to any person or authority in Kenya. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cahf.gitbook.io/kenya-legal-policy-and-institutional-review/annex-e-laws-and-policies-relating-to-professionals-in-housing/4.-engineers-act-no.-43-of-2011.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.