Mission Statement

To advance geo sciences, including the study of the earth sciences and the interests of the geo science professionals and practitioners in Kenya and beyond.

Vision Statement

To be a dynamic Society leading in the promotion of Geology & Geosciences and the advancement and the professional growth of its Members in serving the Kenyan Community and the world at large.

GSK’s Objectives

  • Promote the welfare of members
  • Uphold professional standards and ethics as contained in the code of professional conduct of the Society
  • Remaining non-political, notwithstanding this provision, by a resolution of the members, the Society in a non-partisan manner, reserves the right to comment on issues of public interest.
  • Cooperate with other organizations and groups having complementary objectives, particularly in the fields of conservation, research, infrastructure, mining and geological innovations.
  • Create revenue generating activities for the Society
  • Encourage research into any area of geological practice and administration and the care and use of geological tools and equipment.
  • Establish and maintain communication and cooperation amongst geologists, the institutions in which they work and the users of geological products and findings.
  • Establish and maintain standards of geological practice and administration and of professional conduct amongst geologists
  • Establish standards of geological qualifications and professional training.
  • Promote a professional identity amongst geologists and to advance their professional standing and welfare;
  • Promote amongst the general public and special groups an understanding of the nature of geological activities and their values and risks;
  • Promote by all available means the geological advancement in Kenya through education, research and innovation
  • Provide a means of collecting, coordinating and disseminating information relevant to the practice, status, and problems of the Geological profession;
  • Provide an authoritative voice on matters of Geological concern to the general public.
  • Publish a journal and other material relating to the objects of the Society bi-annually