Engineers Registration Board (ERB)

The Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Uganda is the statutory body responsible for regulating and supervising the engineering profession in Uganda. Established under the Engineers Registration Act (ERA) Cap 271 in 1969, the ERB ensures that engineering practices in Uganda adhere to established standards and ethics.

📍 Contact Information

• Phone: +256 393 194 942

• Email: info@erb.go.ug

• Physical Address: Management Support Unit Building, Plot 2 Gloucester Avenue, Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda

• Website: www.erb.go.ugBusiness 

🕒 Office Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM East African Time (excluding weekends and public holidays)

📬 Postal Address

• P.O. Box: 1308, Kampala, Uganda

🛠️ Core Functions

The ERB’s primary responsibilities include:

• Registration and Licensing: Registering engineers, technologists, and technicians to ensure they meet professional standards.

• Regulation and Compliance: Enforcing codes of conduct and ethics within the engineering profession.

• Accreditation: Accrediting engineering programs in collaboration with educational institutions.

• Professional Development: Promoting continuous professional development (CPD) among engineers.

• Advisory Role: Advising the Ugandan government on engineering matters.

👥 Governance

The ERB is governed by a board appointed by the Minister of Works and Transport in consultation with the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE). The current board, serving from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026, includes:

• Chairman: Prof. Eng. Henry Alinaitwe

• Vice Chairman: Dr. Eng. Harrison E. Mutikanga

• Registrar: Eng. Namugera Ronald

• Members: Eng. Joan Kayanga Mutiibwa, Eng. Patricia Achola Ocan, Eng. Kenneth Magembe, Brig Gen Eng. Besigye Bekunda, and Eng. Tutu Cara Tibaleka

🌐 Online Services

The ERB offers various online services, including:

• Engineer Registration: Submit applications and renewals online.

• CPD Accreditation: Access information on accredited CPD activities.

• Publications: Download regulatory documents, newsletters, and journals.

The Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is a regulatory body that governs the engineering profession in various countries. While different countries may have their own ERB (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Malaysia, Zambia), the core functions and objectives of these boards are generally similar. Here’s a general overview, followed by examples from specific countries:

General Overview of Engineers Registration Board (ERB)

Main Purpose:

The ERB is established to:

• Regulate the practice of engineering.

• Ensure that only qualified and competent individuals and firms offer engineering services.

• Promote professional development and uphold ethical standards in engineering.

Common Functions of ERBs

1. Registration and Licensing

   • Register engineers, engineering consulting firms, and technicians.

   • Issue practicing licenses.

   • Maintain an official register of professionals.

2. Regulation and Compliance

   • Set and enforce professional conduct and ethical standards.

   • Take disciplinary action against misconduct or unprofessional behavior.

3. Accreditation

   • Accredit engineering programs offered by universities or technical institutions.

   • Evaluate foreign qualifications for equivalence.

4. Professional Development

   • Promote continuing professional development (CPD) for engineers.

   • Approve CPD activities and track compliance.

5. Public Awareness and Advocacy

   • Promote the role of engineers in national development.

   • Educate the public and stakeholders on the importance of using licensed engineers.

6. Collaboration

   • Work with government, academic institutions, and international engineering bodies.

Country-Specific Examples

1. Kenya – ERB Kenya (Now Engineers Board of Kenya, EBK)

• Website: https://ebk.or.ke

• Established under the Engineers Act, 2011.

• Renamed from ERB to EBK.

• Registers Professional Engineers and Consulting Engineers.

• Mandates CPD compliance for license renewal.

2. Tanzania – ERB Tanzania

• Website: https://erb.go.tz

• Established under the Engineers Registration Act No. 15 of 1997.

• Regulates engineering practice in Tanzania.

• Issues temporary and permanent registration.

• Strong focus on capacity building and local content in engineering services.

3. Zambia – ERB Zambia

• Works under the Engineers Act No. 27 of 1992.

• Registers engineers, technologists, and technicians.

• Advocates for engineering best practices and local professional growth.

4. Malaysia – Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

• Website: https://www.bem.org.my

• Functions under the Registration of Engineers Act 1967.

• Regulates engineering practice and accredits academic programs.

Typical Categories of Registration

• Graduate Engineer

• Professional Engineer

• Consulting Engineer

• Engineering Technician

• Engineering Technologist