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Kenya Engineer Releases Volume 54, Issue 1 (January–February 2026), Now in Circulation
Kenya Engineer Magazine (www.KenyaEngineer.co.ke) has released the January–February 2026 issue, marking the first issue of Volume 54 and reaffirming the publication's long-standing role as a trusted platform for engineering insight in Kenya, East Africa, and beyond.
For more than five decades, Kenya Engineer has documented the evolution of engineering practice, industry, and policy across the region. The latest issue is published at a time when engineering is increasingly central to energy transition, industrial growth, infrastructure development, and sustainability, and it continues the magazine's commitment to professionally grounded, context-driven content.
Focus of the January–February 2026 Issue
The new issue brings together analysis, interviews, and features examining key developments shaping the engineering and industrial landscape, including:
- Power and energy sector developments and their implications for industry
- Grid stability, transmission, and infrastructure readiness
- Manufacturing and industrialisation in Kenya and across Africa
- Engineering leadership, policy alignment, and skills development
- Emerging trends in sustainability and electric mobility
Rather than reporting events in isolation, the issue places emphasis on context, relevance, and long-term implications, offering insight that remains valuable to professionals, institutions, and decision-makers beyond the news cycle.
A Trusted Platform for the Engineering Ecosystem
Kenya Engineer continues to serve a diverse readership that includes practicing engineers, technical managers, utilities, manufacturers, EPC firms, regulators, policymakers, and academic institutions. Its positioning as a credible, independent platform has made it a reference point for industry dialogue and professional reflection across the region.
As engineering challenges grow more complex and interconnected, the publication remains focused on supporting informed discussion that links engineering practice, industry needs, and development priorities.
Availability
The January–February 2026 issue is now in circulation and is available in both print and digital formats, ensuring accessibility for readers locally and internationally. In addition to individual copies, annual print subscriptions covering six issues are also available for professionals, firms, and institutions that rely on Kenya Engineer as a reference publication.
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About Kenya Engineer:
Kenya Engineer is a professional engineering magazine serving East Africa and beyond. It provides news, analysis, and features across power, infrastructure, manufacturing, automation, sustainability, and emerging technologies, with a focus on engineering-led development. The publication has served the engineering community for over 50 years.
President Dr. Patrick Herminie Holds Talks with Island Conservation Society on the Future of Seychelles’ Islands, Including Assumption Island
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President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, today received a courtesy call at State House from representatives of the Island Conservation Society (ICS), as the organisation celebrates 25 years of dedicated conservation work in Seychelles.
The delegation, led by the Chairman of the Society, Mr. Adrian Skerrett, reflected on a quarter-century of achievement, tracing ICS's journey from its early beginnings to its current standing as a trusted national partner in environmental stewardship. The meeting was held in the presence of the Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Ms. Marie-May Jérémie.
Discussions centred on ICS's ongoing conservation programmes, including island restoration, biodiversity protection and community engagement initiatives. The delegation also briefed the President on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) undertaken for Assumption Island, underscoring the value of rigorous scientific analysis and careful assessment in informing sustainable development decisions.
The meeting further noted the establishment of an Inter-Sectoral Environmental Task Force by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, tasked with coordinating urgent environmental actions for Assumption Island and addressing related matters concerning Aldabra. The Task Force will be chaired by Minister Jérémie, with Dr. Nirmal Shah, Special Advisor in the President's Office, serving as Deputy Chair. Its mandate includes undertaking comprehensive biodiversity assessment and strengthening biosecurity planning and measures.
Minister Jérémie noted that the Islands Development Company, the Seychelles Islands Foundation, the Planning Authority, the Principal Secretary for Lands, the Biosecurity authorities, and other relevant agencies and partners — including ICD — will also be invited to participate in the task force.
Funding challenges affecting conservation efforts across different islands were also discussed, alongside the need to attract and retain qualified conservation professionals to support research and long-term environmental monitoring.
ICS currently employs 40 staff members, the majority of whom are engaged in conservation and monitoring activities across the outer islands. A significant proportion of these staff are expatriates. The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees who volunteer their time and expertise.
Despite its achievements, ICS continues to face challenges related to the shortage of qualified personnel and its reliance on external expertise to sustain conservation work on the islands.
President Herminie congratulated the Island Conservation Society on its 25th anniversary, commending its professionalism, consistency and enduring commitment to safeguarding Seychelles' natural heritage. He then reaffirmed Government's commitment to continued collaboration with civil society organisations in advancing the country's environmental protection and sustainability agenda.
Founded in 2001, the Island Conservation Society (ICS) spearheads island conservation in Seychelles through science, education, and community engagement. The organisation focuses on the conservation and restoration of island ecosystems, the sustainable development of islands, and raising awareness of their vulnerability and critical role in global biodiversity. ICS currently operates programmes on eight islands, implementing key initiatives such as invasive species eradication, species reintroductions, and support for national conservation policies.
Other members of the ICS delegation included Mr. Pat Mathiot, Member of Council and Board of Trustees, Mr. Norman Weber, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jean-Paul D'Offay, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Greg Berke, Director of Science and Conservation, and Ms. Emma Mederic, Senior Science and Conservation Officer
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.MIR Holding: Mouhamad Dieng and President Adama Borrow lay the groundwork for collaboration
MIR Holding (https://MIRHolding.Odoo.com), a global investment group, is exploring potential investments in The Gambia after its Chief Executive Officer, Mouhamad Dieng, held talks with His Excellency President Adama Barrow.
The meeting focused on the role of private investment in supporting economic growth, improving infrastructure and strengthening key productive sectors, as the Gambian government seeks to attract long-term capital to diversify its economy.
MIR Holding identified several sectors of interest, including digital infrastructure and urban infrastructure, real estate and tourism. These sectors are central to The Gambia's development strategy, given their potential to boost productivity, employment and foreign investment.
According MIR Holding's guiding principles, any potential investment would be subject to due diligence and structured in close coordination with public authorities and local partners. The group emphasised governance, regulatory clarity and long-term project viability as key criteria in its investment decisions.
Digitalisation was discussed as a cross-cutting priority, with a focus on strengthening digital infrastructure and improving service delivery. Infrastructure development was also highlighted as a prerequisite for enhancing connectivity and supporting private sector growth.
Real estate and tourism were also identified as areas with significant upside potential, particularly projects aligned with global standards and sustainability principles, while responding to local market needs.
“Governance and policy predictability were central to the discussions. Investors require clear regulatory frameworks and institutional stability to commit long-term capital, MIR Holding's CEO Mouhamad Dieng noted.
“Public-private dialogue is critical to building investor confidence and this visit to The Gambia is part of MIR Holding's broader pan-African strategy to expand its footprint across the continent while aligning investments with national development agendas.” He added.
The group operates across investment, real estate, services and infrastructure, and positions itself as a long-term partner rather than a short-term financial investor.
MIR Holding and Gambian authorities are expected to continue technical discussions in the coming months to assess specific project opportunities and partnership structures, the sources said.
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About MIR Holding:
MIR Holding is a global investment group with operations across several strategic sectors, including investment, real estate, services and infrastructure. The group focuses on long-term value creation, governance and sustainable impact, working in partnership with public and private stakeholders. MIR Holding aims to contribute to Africa's economic transformation by developing projects aligned with national priorities and international investment standards.