Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK)

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), established in 1967, is Kenya’s premier professional body for individuals in the built and natural environment sectors. It encompasses a diverse range of professionals, including architects, quantity surveyors, town planners, engineers, landscape architects, environmental design consultants, construction project managers, and interior designers. Registered under the Societies Act, AAK unites professionals from the private sector, public sector, and academia, serving as a bridge between these experts and key stakeholders such as policymakers, manufacturers, real estate developers, and financial institutions .

Mission and Vision

• Mission: To promote professionalism and integrity in the built and natural environment.

• Vision: To be the leading professional organization in the built and natural environment in the region.

Core Values

• Transparency

• Service DeliveryTeamwork

• Professionalism

• Innovation

Objectives

AAK’s objectives include:

• Coordinating activities of professionals concerned with the built and natural environment in Kenya.

• Advancing the science and art of planning and building by developing standards of professional education, training, and practice.

• Creating public awareness by marketing the services of member professions and providing professional opinions on matters pertaining to the built and natural environment.

• Establishing and accrediting Continuing Professional Development programs for members.

• Offering community services by participating in the enhancement of the built and natural environment.

• Liaising with the government and regulatory agencies on matters affecting registration and licensing of professionals.

• Fostering national, regional, and international cooperation in matters dealing with professions related to the built and natural environment.

• Maintaining and protecting the heritage of the built and natural environment.

• Facilitating research and dissemination of information for the advancement of professional education, training, and practice.

• Publishing documents and publications for the benefit of members and the general public.

• Creating revenue-generating activities for the association .

Contact Information

• Phone / WhatsApp: +254 721 691 337

• Email: aak@aak.or.ke

• Office Address: Blue Violets Plaza, Suite Room 605, Kamburu Rd, Off Ngong Rd, Nairobi

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 44258-00100 Nairobi

• Website: www.aak.or.ke