Promoting Excellence in the Built Environment.
Established in 1967, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) is Kenya's leading Association for professionals in the built and natural environment — incorporating Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Town Planners, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Environmental Design Consultants, Construction Project Managers and Interior Designers.
The Association is registered under the Societies Act and brings together professionals from the Private Sector, Public Sector and Academia. It also acts as a link between professionals and stakeholders in the construction industry: including policymakers, manufacturers, real estate developers and financial institutions.
Our Mission
To promote professionalism and integrity in the built and natural environment, ensuring that every member adheres to the highest global standards of practice and ethics.
Our Vision
To be the leading professional organization in the built and natural environment in the region, driving innovation and sustainable development for future generations.
Our Core Values
Transparency · Service Delivery · Team Work · Professionalism · Innovation — the principles that guide every action and decision across our professional community.
Our Objectives
Defining our commitment to professional excellence and regulatory advancement.
Co-ordinate the activities of professionals concerned with the Built and Natural environment in Kenya, promoting integrity and directing members in all matters of professional practice.
Advance the science and art of planning and building by developing standards of professional education, training and practice, and facilitate matters of mutual interest.
Create public awareness by marketing the services of member professions and providing professional opinions on matters pertaining to violation of statutes.
Establish and accredit Continuing Professional Development programmes and encourage collaboration of professionals and societies in the Built and Natural environment.
Liaise with Government and regulatory agencies on matters affecting registration and licensing of professionals in the built and natural environment.
Maintain and protect the heritage of the Built and Natural environment through research and dissemination of information.
Offer community services by participation in the enhancement of Built and Natural environment, maintain building information services, and monitor quality assurance on materials.
Foster National, Regional and International co-operation in matters dealing with the professions related to built and natural environment.
Publish documents and publications for the benefit of the members and the general public in matters of the built and natural environment, and create revenue generating activities.
Governance
The association operates under the AAK Constitution and is led by the Governing Council (2025/2027 term).
Executive Council Members
Arch. George Arabbu Ndege
President
Arch. Brenda Nyawara
Vice President
L/Arch. Ruth Mwai
Honorary Secretary
Arch. Bernard Segecha
Assistant Sec.
QS. Diana Musyoka
Honorary Treasurer
Eng. Nashon O. Tambo
Honorary RegistrarChapter Council Members
Architects Chapter expand_more
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Kairu JacquelineChairperson
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Brenda GitongaVice Chairperson
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Michael MuriukiSecretary
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Kimberly Mong'areAssistant Secretary
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Yassin MunyanyaTreasurer
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Samuel NyagayaRegistrar
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Kimata KiarieCorporate Representative
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Dr. Joseph KedogoCorporate Representative and Council Member
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James MuhanjiCorporate Representative
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Brian NyagonchongaGraduate Representative
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Brian BoitGraduate Representative
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Kevin KariukiLicentiate Representative
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Kipkagat KomenLicentiate Representative
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Sheila GaciiStudent Representative
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Mitchelle SigilaiStudent Representative
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Jamila ChelagatStudent Representative
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Tsalwa WabuririImmediate Past Chairperson
Quantity Surveyors Chapter expand_more
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Moses KaraniChairperson
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Adson MemeVice Chairperson
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Abishag WambuguSecretary
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Meshack OmondiAssistant Secretary
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Everlyn Njeri IrunguTreasurer
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Rhema NjugunaRegistrar
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Samuel KamauCorporate Representative
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Kevin OdhiamboLicentiate Representative
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Meshack WereStudent Representative
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Favour WalelaStudent Representative
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Elvin GitariStudent Representative
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Phineas WakoliGraduate Representative
Town Planners Chapter expand_more
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Christine MuchiriChairperson
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Joan WatetuVice Chairperson
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Abigail RugendoSecretary
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Beverlyne SambayAssistant Secretary
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Eunice WahigaTreasurer
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Mercy AtekaRegistrar
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Billy Paul ThuoGraduate Representative
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Aaron BarakaStudent Representative
Engineers Chapter expand_more
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Muguru WairimuChairperson
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Martin GathukiaVice Chairperson
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Cecilia MwangiSecretary
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John TonuiTreasurer
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John Robert OgalloRegistrar
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George AbutoAssistant Secretary
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Douglas MwogeLicentiate Representative
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Isabela OyooGraduate Representative
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Abigael WanjaGraduate Representative
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Gregory OnsembeGraduate Representative
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Matilda NimatsutsuEvents Committee Chair and Student Representative
Landscape Architects Chapter expand_more
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Anthony KimondoChairperson
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Loice Ouma AtienoVice Chairperson
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Jackline KaragaiSecretary
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Sheila TanuiAssistant Secretary
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Augustine ShitoteTreasurer
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Brenda WaruinuRegistrar
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Betty MwendwaGraduate Representative
Environmental Design Consultants Chapter expand_more
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Njoroge GladysChairperson
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Duncan WamugiSecretary
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Margaret KiboiAssistant Secretary
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Rosemary LitunyaTreasurer
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Gerald CheruiyotRegistrar
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Gideon OlawoEx-Official
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Musau KimeuCo-opted Member
Construction Project Managers Chapter expand_more
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Ndindiri WaweruChairperson
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Maloba NakoliVice Chairperson
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Martin MbuguaSecretary
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Donald OduokAssistant Secretary
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Lameck MwambiTreasurer
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Steve MahinduRegistrar
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Christine MukamiStudent Representative
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Philip SambuStudent Representative
Interior Designers Chapter expand_more
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Daisy NyeresaChairperson
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Bundi MaritaVice Chairperson
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Jacinta SeremSecretary
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Eric MwageneTreasurer
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John MungaiAssistant Secretary
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Emily MuchikaRegistrar
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Lynette SangeGraduate Representative
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Tyrone LawrenceStudent Representative
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Duncan OdhiamboChairperson
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Onesmus MwatuVice Chairperson
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Wilson NyangeSecretary
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Stephanie J. MainaAssistant Secretary
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Ashley MwangiTreasurer
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John MbatiaRegistrar
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Felix KawundiCouncil Member
Western Region Branch expand_more
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Oscar OgundeInterim Chairperson
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Steve GondeInterim Secretary
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Sam OgedaInterim Treasurer
South Rift Branch expand_more
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Kaggai ThiongoInterim Chairperson
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Janet RutoInterim Secretary
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Margaret MuthoniInterim Treasurer
Chapters
military_tech College of Fellows
The College of Fellows recognizes distinguished members who have made significant contributions to the profession and the Association. Fellowship is the highest honour bestowed upon members in recognition of their exceptional service.
business Secretariat
The AAK Secretariat manages the day-to-day operations of the Association and serves as the primary point of contact for members and stakeholders. It coordinates all administrative, communication, and logistical functions.