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Our Mission & Objectives

Our mission is to empower our members and promote professionalism in environmental governance towards sustainable development in Kenya.

Standards & Management

Set, maintain, promote, and improve standards in the conduct of environmental assessment and other relevant tools in environmental management.

Environmental Challenges

Identify and address contemporary environmental challenges facing Kenya and the region.

Membership & Expertise

Administer the register of the Institute's membership and establish a panel of specialists to review specific technical issues concerning its mandate.

Knowledge & Skills

Promote knowledge and skills in environmental management and sustainable development in the public and private sector including research and knowledge dissemination.

Recognition & Rewards

Initiate schemes aimed at improving performance in the industry by recognizing and rewarding individuals and organizations that attain the highest competitive standards.

Our Impact

Making a difference in environmental professionalism across Kenya

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Membership Levels & Criteria

Join our community of environmental professionals and advocates. Choose the membership level that best fits your profile and career stage.

Student Membership

This membership category is intended for individuals who are currently pursuing academic studies in a recognized institution and are working towards a professional qualification in a relevant field. It provides students with the opportunity to engage with the Environment Institute of Kenya (EIK), gain exposure to professional practice, access networking opportunities, and participate in capacity-building programs that support their academic and career growth in the environmental sector.

KES 500

per year

Be actively enrolled in a recognized course leading to an examined Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or an equivalent qualification.

Be undertaking studies in a relevant discipline aligned to environmental management, sustainability, natural resources, climate change, or related fields.

Provide proof of current student status from the recognized institution.

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Associate Membership

Associate Membership is designed for individuals who are currently engaged in, or actively seeking to engage in, professional practice within the environmental field. This category recognizes practitioners who have attained relevant academic qualifications and are building practical experience in environmental management, sustainability, conservation, climate change, environmental assessment, or related disciplines. Associate Members demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and ethical practice, and are expected to contribute to the advancement of environmental standards and sustainable development. This membership category serves as a pathway toward higher professional recognition within the Institute as members gain additional experience and expertise.

KES 3,000

per year

Currently engaged in or actively seeking professional practice in the environmental field.

Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject having at least one-year relevant post qualification professional experience, or

Diploma of not less than 1 year from a relevant subject from a recognized institution having at least two years relevant post qualification professional experience,

Hold an Undergraduate Degree in a relevant subject from a recognized institution

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Lead Membership

Applicants for Lead Membership must be currently engaged in or actively seeking professional practice in the management of the natural environment.

KES 5,000

per year

An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and a minimum of five years of relevant post qualification professional experience, or

A Master’s degree in a relevant subject and at least three years relevant post qualification professional experience, or

An academic PhD degree in a relevant subject and at least two years relevant post qualification professional experience.

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Our Partners

Working together with leading organizations for environmental professionalism