AMEK is a professional Association registered under CAP 108 of the laws of Kenya section 10 of the Societies Rule vide registration number 18803 of the 9th July 1998.The Association Secretariat currently is based in Nairobi. The Association is governed by the council elected and mandated by the General Assembly at annual general meeting and the executive council of office bearers is responsible for day to day running of the affairs of the Association.

AMEK was constituted to promote and enhance professional and raise recognition and development of members , the profession , art, science and practice of related disciplines in health care technology. It provides effective tool for better exchange of information, experience and ideas and also to support training, continued education and research besides instilling the culture of maintenance applicable to health care-services in developing countries like Kenya.