AAK

Programme of Events

Four days on the coast.

16 – 19 September 2026 · Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani, Kwale County, Kenya. Times are indicative and may be refined by the AAK Secretariat closer to the Convention.

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  1. 1500–1800Arrival and RegistrationAAK Secretariat
  2. All dayCharity Golf TournamentAAK Secretariat
  3. 1300–1500Grow A Classroom MentorshipMabokoni Primary School — school pupils' awards and certificates. AAK Governing Council and delegates, Mary Ngaruiya / Alex Otieno
  1. 0800–0900Delegates' Code ScanningEarly bird gifts and entertainment — AAK Secretariat Partner + MC Albert Kipruto
  2. 0900–0910Welcome RemarksArch. George A. Ndege, President, Architectural Association of Kenya
  3. 0910–0920International Body RemarksQS Audily Chatora, President, Zimbabwe Institute of Quantity Surveyors (ZIQS)
  4. 0930–0950Keynote PresentationCharles Hinga, CBS, CA (SA), Principal Secretary, State Department of Housing and Urban Development
  5. 0950–1010Presentation 1: Nature Based Solutions as a Tool for Resilience in the Built EnvironmentDr. Land. Arch. Sunday Abuje
  6. 1010–1030Presentation 2: Beyond Green Buildings — Circular Material as the Next Frontier of Urban Resilience in Ecosystems in AfricaRoy Githaiga, M.Arch.
  7. 1030–1050Plenary and Q&APanelists: Roy Githaiga, M.Arch. & Dr. Land. Arch. Sunday Abuje. Discussant: Arch. (Dr.) Martin Mbidhi. Rapporteurs: L. Arch. Brenda Waruinu & ID. Jacinta Serem
  8. 1050–1100Platinum Partner PresentationTile & Carpet Centre Ltd.
  9. 1100–1120Health BreakExhibition footfall (dedicated networking spaces) & prize surprise
  10. 1120–1220Workshop: Architecture OtherwiseADC Fellowship, MASS Design Team. Rapporteurs: Grad. Eng. Matilda Nimatsutsu & Jacinta Serem
  11. 1220–1230Partner MessageSIKA Kenya Ltd.
  12. 1230–1250Presentation 1: Devolution Has Fragmented Urban Governance in Kenya — Legislative Layering, Coordinated Resilience Planning, and the Case of the Nairobi Metropolitan RegionPln. Simon Kamau
  13. 1250–1310Presentation 2: Urban Rental Housing — The Missing Lever in City Climate Action, A Policy BriefDr. Linda Gichuyia
  14. 1310–1330Plenary and Q&APanelists: Pln. Simon Kamau & Dr. Linda Gichuyia. Discussant: Pln. Christine Muchiri. Rapporteurs: Ms. Mercy Ateka & Ms. Lucy Kimani
  15. 1330–1430Lunch Break
  16. 1430–1600Built Environment BarazaDiscussion on outcomes of the survey on practice in the Built Environment by Association / Institute presidents, regulatory bodies and members of the various professions. Discussants: V. Gikonyo Gitonga. Rapporteurs: Alex Otieno
  17. 1900–2200Opening CocktailPartner: Elegant Fittings
  1. 0800–0900Delegates' Code ScanningEarly bird gifts and entertainment — AAK Secretariat Partner + MC
  2. 0900–0930Guest PresentationDr. Margarita Garfias Royo, University College London
  3. 0930–0950Presentation 3: From Sophistication to Stigma — Reclaiming the Swahili Urban Legacy for a Resilient KenyaMohammed Ali Mwenje, Curator, National Museums of Kenya, Lamu Museums and Lamu World Heritage Site
  4. 0950–1010Presentation 4: Architecture that Anticipates Change — Lessons in Resilience from African Architectural TraditionsJason Muthamia Mwenda
  5. 1010–1040Panel and Q&APanelists: Mohammed Ali Mwenje & Jason Muthamia Mwenda. Discussant: ID. Jacinta Serem. Rapporteurs: L. Arch. Brenda Waruinu & Ms. Mercy Ateka
  6. 1040–1110Health BreakExhibition footfall, dedicated networking spaces & prize surprise. Quiz & gift
  7. 1110–1120Partner MessageElegant Fittings
  8. 1120–1140Presentation 5: The Role of Material Logic on Spatial Outcomes in Kenyan Jua KalisCPM. Maria Wanjiku Gicheha — a case of Thika Kigandaini
  9. 1140–1200Presentation 6: Embracing Innovative Construction Material for Resilient Road Infrastructure SurfacingEng. Howard M'mayi
  10. 1200–1240Panel and Q&APanelists: CPM. Maria Wanjiku Gicheha & Eng. Howard M'mayi. Discussant: QS. David Aganyo Nyangau. Rapporteurs: Ms. Lucy Kimani & Grad. Eng. Matilda Nimatsutsu
  11. 1240–1300Call to Action: Rapporteur General ReportArch. Michael Mathenge — delegation photograph
  12. 1300–1400Lunch Break
  13. 1400–1800Build Tour of KwaleAAK Coast Branch — Ukunda Airport and Mwache Dam. Catherine Kiruku (BDM). Rapporteurs: Alex Otieno & Grad. Eng. Matilda Nimatsutsu
  14. 1400–1800Team BuildingWater polo and beach volleyball — ID Jacinta Serem & Fiona Apanga
  15. 1800–1900Gala Dinner Preparation
  16. 1900–LateClosing Gala DinnerCharity Golf Tournament award ceremony and Grow A Classroom Student Design Competition awards
  1. All dayKisite Mpunguti Marine National Park / Wasini IslandBuild Tour — Catherine Kiruku (BDM). Rapporteurs: Alex Otieno

What To Wear

Dress code for the evening events

Day 2 ·All Day

Dress Code: Beach Floral

Resort-ready and sun-warmed — think tropical prints in citrus yellow, coral and hibiscus pink. For the ladies: a flowing floral maxi or an off-the-shoulder silhouette in breathable fabric. For the gents: a bold tropical-print shirt worn open and easy. Beachwear, not boardroom.

Beach floral mood board for ladies: warm-toned floral dresses in breezy, off-shoulder silhouettes
Ladies
Beach floral mood board for gents: bold tropical Hawaiian-style print shirts
Gents