The 2nd African Journal of Engineering Research and Innovation (AJERI) Scientific Conference will be held on July 30–31, 2026, at Kenyatta University under the theme “Engineering Innovations for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency.” The conference, organised by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) in collaboration with Kenyatta University, will bring together researchers, engineers, policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to discuss sustainable engineering solutions, circular economy practices and resource efficiency across Africa. The programme will feature keynote addresses, technical paper presentations, panel discussions, innovation exhibitions and networking sessions. The Chief Guest for the opening ceremony is expected to be Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Hon. John Mbadi, rather than President William Ruto as had earlier been speculated.

Paul Muthaura, MBS, will join the Board of Diamond Trust Bank Kenya as a Non-Executive Director, effective 14 July 2026. Muthaura brings extensive experience in financial regulation, corporate governance and financial sector development. A former Chief Executive of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, Muthaura has also held senior leadership roles at ICEA LION Group and the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI), building expertise across banking, insurance, capital markets , and sustainable finance. He currently serves on the boards of BAT Kenya, ICEA LION Asset Management and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya, and is expected to strengthen the bank’s strategic oversight and governance as it navigates an evolving regulatory, digital and sustainability landscape.