Emma Miloyo

Emma Miloyo
Nationality Kenyan
Occupation Architect
Practice Design Source

Emma Miloyo is a Kenyan architect. She is the first woman to chair the Architectural Association of Kenya Architects' Chapter.[1]

Biography

Emma Miloyo was born and raised in Nairobi .[2] Currently, she is a partner at the architectural firm, Design Source[3] which is based in Nairobi.[4] She is also on the Konza Technology City Board.[5] In 2015, she became the vice-president of the Architectural Association of Kenya.[2] Miloyo is interested in inspiring young women to see architecture as a viable career option.[6] In order to support young people, she volunteers her time to help girls in poverty attend school through the Ex-Bomarian Education Trust Fund.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Emma Miloyo". Eisenhower Fellowships. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Kenya's First Female Architect and Why You Should Care". Buy Rent Kenya. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Mark, Okuttah (14 January 2013). "Poghisio Appoints Konza City Board Members". Business Daily. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Design Source". Design Source. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Wanzala, James (March 2015). "'Affordable' Housing Out of Reach for Many". Home and Away Magazine. p. 9.
  6. ↑ "Women and Power: Emma Miloya". NTV Kenya (video). YouTube. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "AAK Architects Chapter Council Members 2015 - 2017". The Architect. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2015.

External links

External video
Women and Power: Emma Miloyo NTV Kenya (video) May 9, 2015
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