The Kenya College of Interior Design (KENCID) marked a significant milestone with its inaugural graduation, honoring 56 talented individuals who completed their training in Interior Design.
The event, graced by esteemed guests including Dagoretti North Member of Parliament, Beatrice Elachi, showcased the culmination of rigorous education and the commencement of promising careers in the field of interior design.
Addressing the graduating class, Beatrice Elachi commended KENCID for its commitment to nurturing talent in the interior design sector. She underscored the pivotal role of interior designers in the nation’s development agenda, particularly in the context of burgeoning affordable housing initiatives.
Elachi emphasized the need for collaboration between industry professionals and the government to ensure that interior design standards align with evolving societal needs and preferences.
Elachi pledged to engage with relevant authorities to review and update regulations governing the interior design profession, aiming to foster a conducive environment for growth and innovation within the industry.
Echoing Elachi’s sentiments, Hon. Jane Kagiri, the County Member of Parliament for Laikipia County, expressed her delight at witnessing the emergence of new entrants into the interior design industry.
As a member of key legislative committees overseeing housing and urban development, Kagiri highlighted the vast job opportunities available in the sector, driven by both public and private sector investments.
George Washington, the Director of KENCID and President of the Interior Designers Association of Kenya, reflected on the significance of the graduation ceremony.
He emphasized the importance of dispelling misconceptions surrounding interior design, stressing that it encompasses far more than mere aesthetic enhancements.
Washington advocated for the professionalization of interior design in Kenya and across Africa, calling for greater recognition of interior designers as essential contributors to the built environment.
As graduates embark on their professional journeys, they carry with them the responsibility to uphold standards of excellence, creativity, and sustainability in their practice. With the support of industry leaders and policymakers, they are poised to play a transformative role in shaping the future of interior design in Kenya and beyond.
The inaugural graduation ceremony serves as a testament to the dedication and vision of KENCID in advancing the field of interior design and empowering the next generation of design professionals.