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Early Life
Mr. Harbans Singh Amrit was born in Uganda. His family later migrated to Mombasa where he lived until 1960 thereafter he proceeded for his further education and career to Nairobi.

He is married to Mrs. Kamal Parkash Amrit and have 3 sons. The Elder son Manjit Singh (KUKI) is married with one child. Kuki is qualified as an Architect but is managing a Rose Farm at Naivasha. Other son Mandip Singh is a Civil Engineer and Managing Director of Manrik Holdings Ltd while youngest son Ranjit is working in India and married with 2 children.

The late Mr. Harbans Singh Amrit passed away on 4th March 2016 in Nairobi.

Career
Mr. Harbans Singh Amrit was in employment as an Architect, with his duties he travelled extensively and worked in many countries in East Africa and Middle East. Later, Mr. Harbans Singh started his own Architectural practice M/S Harbans Singh Associates which has been a leading Architectural Firm in Kenya having designed Universities, Colleges, Schools, Hospitals and other major institution of importance in many countries. During his career he had opportunity of working with many Head of States both in Kenya, Tanzania and Mauritius.

Honours and Awards
He was a Trustee of E.A. Ramgharia Board, Nairobi and Simba Union Club Nairobi and is a member of various clubs and service organizations. He is a shareholder and Director of several companies and has been appointed as a Director on various Boards both Public & Private Companies.

Mr. Harbans Singh was bestowed honour of EBS (Elder of Burning Spear) in 1986 by the then President of Kenya H.E. Daniel Arap Moi for his Architectural Services and Community work.