A 23-year old Baringo man becomes the first Kenyan to win the prestigious Gold Medal Award by the Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors.
Boaz Chepsergon Komen is a First Class degree holder in Quantity Surveying from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He comes from Komarir village in Baringo South and took part in community activities, intramural activities and demonstrated leadership. Since graduation, Komen has been working with Nairobi-based Efil Enterprises Ltd as an assistant quantity surveyor.
Gold Medal Award
The Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors based in South Africa aims to unite quantity surveyors’ bodies and foster cooperative, intellectual, cultural, educational and scientific ties. The award seeks to promote the industry to young professionals and recognise the contribution of young quantity surveyors to the industry and the future of the profession. The young lad was recognised by the AAQS General Assembly and impressed the selection panel by the breadth and depth of his performance in all categories
“Komen was selected for his academic excellence, impeccable character and community contributions- no mean achievement for a 23-year-old,” said Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya assistant executive secretary Wilson Chelego.
“I was so elated, grateful and humbled to hear such great news. I could not believe I was being recognised for such a noble award. This took God’s enabling hand as I believe there were many candidates. My motivation has been to one day rewrite the history of my locality, Kamalel, to inspire the younger generation. I hope to also help communities solve land issues, Correct quantity surveying is crucial in estimating the cost of construction,” said Komen.
Komen also thanked his parents and siblings for their tireless support, and his friends at the JKUAT. He awaits the awards ceremony when the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.
