The Ruiru Sports Club buzzed with enthusiasm as over 250 engineers gathered for the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) Golf Day, a vibrant initiative aimed at raising funds to support engineering students across the country.
The event, held at the picturesque Ruiru Sports Club, dubbed the “home of hospitality,” brought together professionals to network, play golf, and champion a noble cause: mentoring the next generation of Kenyan engineers.
Eng. Shammah Kiteme, President of IEK, emphasisedthe event’s purpose, stating, “Today, we play golf as engineers to raise funds for engineering students in various universities to become student members of IEK.” With approximately 2,500 students enrolling in engineering programs annually across 17 Kenyan universities, the IEK aims to ensure every student can join as a student member.
This membership opens doors to mentorship, guiding them toward graduate, corporate, and fellow membership levels. “Our goal is to be close to them, preparing them to be exceptional engineers,” Kiteme added.
The IEK has forged memoranda of agreement with deans and principals of engineering schools to strengthen this mentorship framework. Funds raised during the tournament will directly support student memberships, fostering professional growth and industry connections.
The event also served as a networking platform, as Eng. Okova Derek, a participant, noted: “This golf day brings engineers together to leverage our collective expertise and strengthen our fraternity.”
Justus Mathenge, captain of Ruiru Sports Club, expressed delight in hosting the event, which combined sport with purpose. “We’re thrilled to have 250 players here, sharing experiences and discussing the engineering agenda in Kenya,” he said. The day promised not only competitive golf but also camaraderie, with nyama choma on the course and exciting prizes in the evening.
The Engineers Golf Day underscored the IEK’s commitment to nurturing future talent while uniting professionals in a shared mission. As the sun set over Ruiru, the event marked a hole-in-one for engineering education and mentorship in Kenya.
