The Lift – Season One, Episode Seven presents a bold and timely corruption debate hosted by The Architects Alliance (TAA). This session confronts a critical and uncomfortable question: “Who is to blame for corruption – are professionals the enablers or the victims?” Set to spark sharp insights and healthy disagreement, this live debate brings together leading voices from the legal and architectural professions in Kenya. Two teams will go head-to-head, one arguing that professionals are culpable, the other defending them as casualties of flawed systems. Expect a gripping exchange of ideas, audience engagement, and a platform that challenges conventional thinking. Whether you’re a lawyer, architect, policymaker, student, or professional committed to ethics and governance, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Date: 15 May 2025 Time: From 4:00 PM Venue: Crown Paints Showroom, Mustek Building, Parklands Road (Opposite MP Shah Hospital), Nairobi Hosted by: The Architects Alliance (TAA) Sponsored by: Crown Paints Kenya
This live debate event, hosted as part of The Lift series by The Architects Alliance (TAA), will feature a structured, high-impact session exploring the theme:
“Corruption Debate: Who Is to Blame?”
The event is designed as a moderated debate between two teams of seasoned professionals from the legal and architectural sectors: Debate Motion:
"Are professionals to blame for corruption?"
Team A (Proponents) – Argues that professionals are complicit and must take responsibility for enabling corrupt systems.
Team B (Opponents) – Defends professionals as victims of systemic flaws and undue political and economic pressure.
Speakers & Team Line-Up
Team A – Proponents (Professionals are to blame)
Adv. Benard Mugisha – LSK
Arch. Vicky Karuga – TAA
Arch. Arthur Adeya – TAA
Team B – Opponents (Professionals are victims)
Adv. Eric Kivuva – Chair, LSK Nairobi Branch
Adv. Janet Othero – Managing Partner, Cavendrys
Arch. Muchiri Waititu – TAA
Why Attend?
Challenge your views on corruption and professional ethics
Engage with influential voices in Kenya’s legal and built environment sectors
Contribute to a solution-oriented dialogue on institutional integrity
Build networks across professions
