Eng. Akech was appointed on 27th September 2019 as the second Executive Director and Registrar of Contractors. He previously served the Authority in the capacity of the General Manager for Research, Training and Capacity Building where his main role was to spearhead and provide leadership in the construction Industry on research and training activities as well as consultancy and advisory services that promote its development, coordination and growth. He is a professional engineer registered as a civil engineer by Engineer’s Board of Kenya and a corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. He holds a master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM) and Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering (CE) both from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. Eng. Maurice has experience spanning over 20 years in design, construction supervision and management as well as leadership in the construction industry. He has worked on mega civil engineering, infrastructure and telecommunications projects in various capacities with international and local companies in Kenya. Some of the companies he has worked for prior to joining NCA include Safaricom Ltd, Gibb Africa and Howard Humphreys Consulting Engineers.