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1 T he surveying profession has a rich history. It was first used around 3,800 B.C during the Babylonian era. It was also greatly used by the Egyptians in creating the pyramid and subdividing plots for taxation purposes. Over the years, it has evolved both as an art and a mathematical science that encompasses various entities that affect our daily lives. In Kenya, the surveying profession has been steadily growing with the increase of infrastructure development since independence. Surveying as a career has been greatly embraced, putting it at the centre of development of the nation since independence. 1- Pyramids during the 3,800 B.C 11