Welcome to the EAC Engineering MRA Campaign Hub — a regional information platform developed to help engineers, engineering firms, employers, regulators, professional bodies, students and the wider public understand and make better use of the Engineering Mutual Recognition Agreement within the East African Community. The platform is developed with technical support from ESAMI–trapca, in collaboration with the EAC Secretariat and with support from GIZ under the Digitalisation for East African Trade and Integration (DIGEAT) Project. The campaign responds to a practical implementation gap: although the Engineering MRA and related recognition systems exist, many engineers and institutions still need clearer information on eligibility, procedures, documentation, registration requirements and how recognition works in practice.
The Engineering Mutual Recognition Agreement provides a structured pathway through which professional engineers registered in one participating EAC Partner State may seek recognition in another participating Partner State. It supports the broader objectives of the EAC Common Market Protocol, particularly the movement of labour and services through the mutual recognition of academic and professional qualifications. The EAC also identifies engineering as one of the professional areas where mutual recognition arrangements have been negotiated and signed, alongside other professions listed under its Education, Science and Technology / MRA information page.
This hub brings together practical guidance, country-specific information, direct links to national competent authorities, frequently asked questions, campaign materials, event updates and knowledge resources. Users can access step-by-step guidance, downloadable tools, videos, infographics, podcasts, webinar updates and official links to relevant registration portals, including the Engineers Board of Kenya, Uganda Engineers Registration Board, Engineers Registration Board Tanzania, Institute of Engineering Rwanda and relevant emerging or verification pages for South Sudan, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia.
Engineering services are central to East Africa’s infrastructure, industrialisation and economic transformation. Roads, bridges, energy systems, water infrastructure, housing, ports, digital infrastructure and climate-resilient projects all depend on competent and properly regulated engineering professionals. By improving awareness and understanding of the Engineering MRA, this campaign supports safer infrastructure delivery, wider access to engineering expertise, stronger professional mobility and deeper regional integration across the EAC.
Through this platform, users can learn how the MRA works, identify the relevant competent authority, access country-specific registration guidance, download campaign resources and stay informed about events and updates across participating EAC Partner States. The campaign also places particular emphasis on inclusive access, including outreach to women engineers, young engineers and underrepresented professional groups.
Important Notice:This platform provides general information only. The Engineering MRA facilitates professional recognition, but it does not replace national registration, licensing, immigration, work permit, tax, business registration, procurement or professional compliance requirements. Recognition is not automatic. Engineers, firms, employers and other users should always confirm current requirements directly with the relevant national competent authority before submitting applications, making payments, signing contracts or undertaking engineering work in another country.