BACKGROUND
T
he Institution of Surveyors of Kenya {ISK}
is the professional standards organization
that regulates and oversees various
disciplines in the surveying profession. These
include Valuation and Estate Management
Surveyors (VEMS), Land Surveyors (LS), Building
Surveyors (BS), Land Administration Managers
(LAMS), Geospatial Information Management
Surveyors (GIS), Engineering Surveyors (ES). (b) To promote the general interests of the
members of the profession.
The key objectives defined in our constitution aim
to promote the professional ethical performance
of services rendered by our members and also
to ensure that our members actively contribute
towards the development of national and
international policies, strategies and plans for
land management in a sustainable manner. (g) To establish such institutions, institutes or
other bodies as may be necessary for the
achievement of its objects.
(c) To promote ethical performance of the
obligations of the members of the profession for
the benefit of the public.
(d) To contribute to the development of
international and national policies and legal
frameworks, strategies and plans in land
ISK has over 3,500 members who play key roles management in a manner that facilitates
in the public and private sectors in the processes sustainable development.
of land services delivery, formulation and
implementation of land policies and management (e) To represent the interests of the members of
of land resources.
the profession in relevant local, national,
regional and international forums.
ISK through its leadership regulates and maintains
standards of practice in the profession, ensuring (f) To work with and/or promote other local,
that surveyors are dedicated to maintaining the national, regional and international
highest standards of professional excellence.
organizations on matters of mutual interest.
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya
inaugurated by 44 founding members on
April 1969 and subsequently registered on
August 1969 as a corporate body under
Societies Act.
(h) To engage in the provision of such services as
may be necessary for the benefit of the
members or the sustainability of the Institution.
was (i) To conduct such examinations, tests or other
17th assessments as may be necessary to determine
12th an applicant’s eligibility for membership.
the
This 50-year celebration Photo book aims to
highlight key milestones and challenges over the
years as well as project the future of ISK.
Roles of ISK;
(a) To secure the advancement and facilitate the
acquisition of that knowledge which
constitutes the profession of a surveyor.
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