Vision, Mission & Objectives - Institution of Surveyors of Kenya

I S K

Core Values

Professionalism: The ISK has a pool of qualified members who carry out their responsibilities in a professional manner. We endeavour to always uphold professionalism in the practice of surveying.
Integrity: We undertake to always act morally and ethically and to consistently demonstrate a high degree of probity in dealing with our stakeholders. ISK will always be accountable to its stakeholders for its actions, decisions, and policies including their administration, governance and implementation.
Innovation: We believe that the way forward in developing the profession of surveying and attaining the ISK’s vision is through generation of creative and innovative ideas.
Advocacy: We champion and voice the issues and needs in the surveying, property and land management. We enhance mutually enriching relationships with members, promoting strong interactions amongst members and providing value and quality services to all stakeholders.
Mentorship: In the discharge of ISK’s mandate, we will embrace teamwork and commit to providing mentoring to future practitioners and ensuring we maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in service delivery.
Sustainability: We appreciate the importance of our environment and will therefore ensure that our activities are not only compliant, but also friendly to environmental laws and community interests.

Objectives

To secure the advancement, facilitate the acquisition of, and impart that knowledge which constitutes the profession of a surveyor;
To promote professional, economic, social status and welfare of the members;
To promote ethical performance of the obligations of the members of the profession for the benefit of the public;
To contribute to the development of national, regional and international policies, laws, strategies and plans in land management in a manner that facilitates sustainable development;
To represent the interests of the members of the profession in relevant local, national, regional and international forums;
To work with other local, national, regional and international organisations on matters of mutual interest;
To establish such institutions, institutes or other bodies as may be necessary for the achievement of its objects;
To engage in the provision of such services as may be necessary for the benefit of the members or the sustainability of the Institution; and
To conduct such examinations, tests or other assessments as may be necessary to determine an applicant’s eligibility for membership.
To do all such things as are incidental to the forgoing objects.