KIHBT Newsletter — Issue 6, June 2026
The Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) is proud to present Issue 6 of the KIHBT Newsletter, June 2026 — a milestone edition marking a landmark period in the institute's history, headlined by the successful hosting of the 1st KIHBT International Research Conference on Sustainable Road Transport.
This issue captures the energy and momentum of an institution firmly on the path of growth — from groundbreaking research partnerships to hands-on capacity building programmes shaping the next generation of road infrastructure professionals across Kenya and the wider East African region.
In This Issue
- 1st KIHBT International Research Conference — A full feature on KIHBT's inaugural international conference, bringing together researchers, engineers, policymakers and industry practitioners to advance sustainable road transport
- Partnerships — Updates on strategic collaborations with key institutions and industry partners strengthening KIHBT's training and research capacity
- Capacity Building — Highlights from ongoing professional training programmes empowering contractors, supervisors and road engineers
- Performance Criteria — Insights into standards and benchmarks driving quality in road maintenance and construction
- Environmental Sustainability — How KIHBT is integrating green and sustainable practices into infrastructure training
- Campus News — Latest developments from the Nairobi, Ngong and Kisii campuses
We invite you to read through this issue and stay connected with KIHBT as we continue to shape the future of infrastructure development in Kenya and across the East African region.
Editorial Team: Beatrice Wangui (Editor) | Timothy Mburu (Layout) | Shem Aberi (Overall Designer)