Engineers Push for Structural Reforms at Naivasha Infrastructure Summit

Day two of the annual conference organized by the Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) focused on strengthening national infrastructure management.

Delegates assembled at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha to address persistent gaps in asset monitoring and long-term planning across major public works.

Addressing participants during the morning sessions, Eng. Kundu Achoka urged engineering professionals to move past basic maintenance routines.

He noted that technical roles must extend into active policy influence, particularly when shaping national development strategies.

The three-day event brought together industry experts, public sector representatives, and private consultants to discuss technical solutions for project sustainability.

Discussions centered on modernizing supervisory frameworks, improving procurement accountability, and aligning local engineering capacity with expanding infrastructure requirements.

Participants highlighted that proper infrastructure maintenance depends heavily on early-stage planning and continuous monitoring.

Without standardized inspection protocols, public capital investments risk rapid deterioration before achieving their design lifespan, delegates observed.

The Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) continues to advocate for professional standards across local construction projects.

Industry leaders present agreed to submit formal recommendations to government ministries following the conclusion of the event.

The conference underscores ongoing debates regarding professional oversight in public construction projects.

Further sessions scheduled for the final day will address digital integration, technical capacity building, and financing models for regional infrastructure projects.