Eng. Jan Mutai passed on in June 2020. At the time of his demise, he was a Board Member of PEN. Eng. Mutai was a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, with senior level local and international experience in the Oil and Telecom Industries. He had a wealth of knowledge, skills and competencies in corporate governance in private and public sectors. For his services to his country Kenya, he was honored as a Moran, and an Elder of the Burning Spear. His contribution to the progress of humanity was also recognized through the award of Doctor of Science (honoris causa).