Institution of Engineers Rejects Appointment of Aisha Jumwa to Chair Kenya Roads Board

The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) on Monday, January 27, rejected the recent appointment of Aisha Jumwa as the chair of the Kenya Roads Board. (KRB).

Through a statement, IEK stated that Jumwa's appointment failed to meet the stipulated regulations as outlined in the Kenya Roads Board Act no.7 in regard to the appointment process. "We (IEK) call for immediate revocation of the appointment of Hon.

Aisha Jumwa Katana as KRB Chair and the appointment of a suitably qualified Chair in compliance with the law," IEK averred.

IEK argued that Jumwa did not have the requisite qualifications to head the Board, noting she did not have any background in civil, structural, or transport engineering that would align her well with the responsibilities of heading the Board.