104 News Posts Found
ISK Young Surveyors Network Sports Day
Posted on: Wed, May 17, 2017 | 8:41 amThe ISK Young Surveyors Network, hosted by the Geospatial Students Association (UoN) held a sports day on Saturday 13th May 2017. The event held at the University of Nairobi sports ground brought together students from University of Nairobi, Technical University of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya Institute […]
ISK 48th Pre-AGM Conference, AGM & ADD
Posted on: Wed, Apr 12, 2017 | 8:45 amAGM Conference: Theme – “Expanded Scope For Professional Practice: The role of ISK Professionals in a Devolved Economy” 2017 Pre-AGM Conference for all ISK member chapters was held on the 30th March 2017 at The Vic Hotel in Kisumu. The conference theme aimed at exploring the enhanced role of the surveying professionals due to the […]
Taskforce on Valuation related to Financial Institutions hands over its report
Posted on: Mon, Apr 3, 2017 | 8:48 amThe Taskforce that had been appointed by the ISK Council to look into the various issues related to financial institutions handed in their report to ISK Council on Tuesday 28th March 2017. The Taskforce compiled the report after extensive consultation with the key stakeholders including ISK Members, Financial Institutions, and Regulatory bodies including Central Bank […]
Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) in conjuction with ISK hold stakeholders meeting on the review of Estate Agents Act, Cap 533
Posted on: Tue, Mar 21, 2017 | 8:49 amThe Institution in conjunction with the Estate Agents Registration Board, held a successful stakeholders meeting on the review of the Estate Agents Act, Cap 533. The meeting, attended by over 100 stakeholders in the Real Estate industry and graced by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, deliberated on the […]
ISK/EARB JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE FRAUD BY THE “REAL ESTATE FIRMS”
Posted on: Thu, Mar 16, 2017 | 8:56 amThe Institution of Surveyors of Kenya and Estate Agents Registration Board held a joint press conference today to give their views on the increased emergence of the “fake real estate firms” that have swindled innocent members of public. The two Institutions singled out Simple homes as one of such dubious companies that is still fresh […]
YSN launches Jadili Initiative
Posted on: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 | 8:57 amThe Young Surveyors Network has launched the Jadili Initiative, meant to enhance innovation and participation of the young surveyors in ISK. The initiative’s main focus is to encourage dialogue about and among members of the profession with an aim to increase the young professional’s capacity for career growth. Jadili will be conducted in evening talks […]
VEMS Chapter holds a Special Chapter Meeting on the Review of Valuer Act, Cap 532:
Posted on: Fri, Feb 17, 2017 | 8:58 amValuation and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter held a special chapter meeting on Thursday 16th February 2017 to discuss the proposed Valuers bill. The bill, which seeks to review the Valuers Act, Cap 532, was developed by a taskforce constituted by ISK Council. The forum attended by over 80 members discussed the proposed bill and gave valuable […]
ISK MEETING WITH KRA OVER THE WITHOLDING TAX ON RENTAL INCOME
Posted on: Wed, Feb 1, 2017 | 9:01 amISK on 31st January 2017 led a delegation made up of Kenya Property Developers Association, Estate Agents Registration Board, Upper Hill District Association and Shopping Centre Associations of Kenya to a meeting with KRA on the Withholding Tax on Rental Income. The meeting discussed various concerns on the tax including the policy considerations and implementation […]
Get Together
Posted on: Wed, Feb 1, 2017 | 8:59 amMembers from Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying and GIS Chapter held a successful Get-Together on Saturday 28th, January 2017 at the Public Service Club. The event was graced by ISK Chair, Stephen Ambani as well as formed Director of Surveys, Ephantus Murage. The organizing committee wishes to thank all those who contributed to making the Get […]
ISK TASK FORCE MEETS VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD ON THE REVIEW OF VALUERS ACT, CAP 533
Posted on: Fri, Jan 20, 2017 | 9:03 amThe ISK Taskforce on the review of the Valuers Act, Cap 532 held a consultative meeting with Valuers Registration Board (VRB) on Thursday 19th January 2017 at Sarova Panafric. During the meeting both parties agreed to closely collaborate in the review process.