Eng. Lalai Samuel Ntongai is a registered Graduate Engineer under Institute of Engineers of Kenya and Engineers Board of Kenya number B24678 and also registered as Graduate member number 7672 in Institute of Engineering Technologists and Technicians of Kenya.

He holds Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2017-2022) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology under African Development Bank Scholarship. He went to Meru University of Science and Technology for his diploma graduating with Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Distinction) from (2010-2013). Upon graduating he briefly worked as an electrician in East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) and later in Kenya Power Lighting Company. In 2015, he joined Meru University as an Electronics Technician in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He later served in the Department of Physics Sciences (Physics Laboratory) as Technician. He went to Nguthiru and Lubuathirua Primary School for his O-levels, Miathene Boys High School for his A-level.

Currently, he is a Technician in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. A lead mentor in the Robotics Community in Meru University of Science and Technology, a researcher and an innovator in Automation and Robotics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering.