On 18th September 2026, the Technical University of Kenya hosted a mentorship session under the theme, "Engineering the Future: Inspiring Students to Lead, Innovate and Transform Society."
The session opened with an overview of ACEK-FL, IEK and EBK, giving students a clear picture of the professional landscape they are preparing to join. The IEK representative, Eng. Isaac Hansol, gave details about navigating the engineering career. He also responded to questions from students.
Speakers some who were alumnae of TU-K, talked about industry readiness and career transition, digital engineering and emerging technologies.
Former student leader Mark Oroko, addressed students on engineering law and arbitration, saying it offers a route for those who do not want to focus on technical work. Eng. Oroko shared his experiences as a practicing advocate and engineer, giving insights on skills needed to succeed in such a field.
“Do not underrate skills like plumbing, you never know their importance and when needed. Be resilient and have the right attitude.”
His sentiments were shared by Cliff Oketch also an alumnus and a transportation engineer from Transoft Solutions. He gave a talk on, ‘Navigating engineering eco-system and emerging issues.’
A topic on Electrical engineering was adressed by Timothy Waga. Other topics that were covered included; engineering disciplines and specialisations, including the electrical subfields of energy and power, instrumentation and control, and telecommunications. Careers in project management, AI, smart cities and renewable energy, and the role of mentorship.
Speakers urged students to work hard, grab opportunities without hesitation, being selective or questioning, remain optimistic and ready to learn, follow global trends, build their profiles and keep a flexible mindset.
The session was relevant to aspiring engineers. Students asked questions touching on career direction, skills and how to find and keep a mentor. They were informed that a mentor is someone who has already walked the path, helps one in avoiding mistakes and shortens the time of the mentees’ goals. One speaker cited platforms such as LinkedIn as the best place to find a mentor.
The event was organised by the Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya - Future Leaders (ACEK-FL), in conjunction with the hosting partner, the Association of Engineering Students (AES-TU-K).
AES worked closely with the Students Association of the Technical University of Kenya (SATUK) through the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) where reps were mandated to mobilize students.