KASESE ENGINEER'S ASSOCIATION

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA | A JOURNEY INTO HISTORY 🇰🇪 During our Kenya excursion, we visited Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese between 1593 and 1596 to protect their interests in the Indian Ocean trade. The fort witnessed centuries of conflict, colonial domination and changing control along the East African coast. Its history also connects to the wider story of coastal trade, including the painful history of the slave trade. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit that reminds us that understanding our past is essential to appreciating our present. #FortJesus #Mombasa #Kenya #AfricanHistory #UNESCO

Our 29 October visit to KenGen’s Olkaria Geothermal Complex was a valuable learning experience. From understanding how geothermal steam drives turbines to learning how Kenya’s electricity sector is organised, I gained a broader view of energy infrastructure. As a Civil Engineer, I also noticed the major road works along our journey from Nairobi to Olkaria. It was a reminder that transport infrastructure supports investments across other sectors. My biggest takeaway: engineering disciplines must work together to deliver national development. Thanks to @KenGenKenya, @UIPE_Uganda and @TheIEK . Learning Beyond Borders. Engineering for Development. #UIPE_IEk_2026 #UIPE #IEK #KenGen #Olkaria #GeothermalEnergy #CivilEngineering #EngineeringExcursion #InfrastructureDevelopment