Given that Kenya is to be industrialized by the year 2030 in line with vision 2030 and the birth of the new Kenyan constitution, there was need for reg-istration and recognition of Engineering Technolo-gists and Technicians through a professional body in order for them to join the engineering team in this noble task.Institution of Engineering Technologists and Tech-nicians (IET) birthday was on 16th November, 2011 when the Kenya Government registered the Insti-tution under the societies Act section 10 through certificate of registration number 35998.The main objective of the Institution is to promote the advancement of the profession of engineering technology and the science of engineering technol-ogy in Kenya.Engineering is an important and learned profession that requires a high standard of scientific educa-tion, together with specialised training, develop-ment and experience. Engineering Technologists and Technicians are expected to show the highest standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and fairness towards all persons connected with their work. They must also be dedicated to the protec-tion of public health, safety and well being. Profes-sional Engineering Technologists and Technicians must perform to a standard of behaviour that re-quires utmost adherence to the highest principles of ethical conduct that include moral duty and ob-ligation to perform to perfection and satisfaction of the end user.

The aim of the Institution is to:

•  Advance the profession of Engineering Tech-nologists and Technicians in Kenya.
• Further and promote education and training and to encourage professional development of Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
• Advance and uphold the dignity and status of the profession by obtaining International rec-ognition through Dublin and Sydney Accords.
• Promote research and encourage the writing and presentation of papers, on matters pertaining to engineering technology.
• Professionally deal with and engage in all matters concerning and relating to the profes-sion.
• Form such branch or branches as may from time to time be deemed necessary within the Republic of Kenya for the benefit of the members.