Mandate

The Presidential Circular No. 1/2008 published in May 2008, sets out the following responsibilities for the Ministry of Public Works:         

• Public Works Policy formulation.
• Public works planning
• Development and maintenance of public buildings
• Maintenance of inventory of government property
• Provision of mechanical and electrical (building) services
• Supplies Branch
• Co-ordination of procurement of common user items by government ministries
• Kenya Building Research Centre
• Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors
• Registration and regulation of Contractors, consultants for buildings and civil works and Materials suppliers
• Registration and regulation of  Civil, Building and Electromechanical contractors
• Other Public Works