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The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) on 10^th April 2026 hosted a delegation from Shimizu Corporation of Japan during a courtesy visit. The visit aimed to strengthen ongoing discussions on a Labour Mobility Partnership between Kenyan universities and the Japanese construction giant.  The visit follows a consultative meeting held at the State Department involving Shimizu Corporation and Kenyan universities. Preparations for the partnership are at an advanced stage and are expected to culminate in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June 2026.

The Technical University of Kenya is among 12 State Agencies that have been recognised for outstanding leadership in cascading directives on performance improvement and operational efficiency as demonstrated through comprehensive staff training and sensitisation. The list of top performing State Departments and Agencies is contained in a recently released document by the Executive Office of the President through the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service entitled 2025 Reflection Dinner and Agenda Setting for 2026.

The 15^th Graduation Ceremony at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) was marked by celebration, reflection, and a clear message to graduates, that the world is competitive, unpredictable, and full of opportunity for those ready to adapt. The ceremony saw the convocation of degrees and award of diplomas and certificates to the second cohort of 2025 class.

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua, has reaffirmed his commitment to resolving recurrent challenges of missing marks and delayed resits, assuring students that the issues will soon be eliminated. Addressing students and staff during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly- elected Student Association of The Technical University of Kenya (SATUK) officials for the 2026/2027 academic year, Prof. Mutua said that this time, students can expect improvement.

The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) has concluded its staff union elections, ushering in new leadership following a period of intense campaigning. Members of the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), elected officials who will steer the unions for the next five years.