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TU-K may soon enter a collaboration with the University of Juba (UoJ). Prof. Andrew Kiri Amegovu, the Director in-charge of Research and Publication at UoJ, led a delegation that recently visited TU-K for benchmarking. Deputy Vice-Chancellor in-charge of Institutional Advancement and Enterprises (IAE), Prof. Paul Wambua, along with his counterpart in charge of Research and Technology Development (RTD), Prof. Isaac Orina received the visitors.

Researchers from Global South are taking bold steps in building capacities and knowledge in astronomy and robotic telescope technology amongst the future generation of scientists. To foster a leadership role in this field, TU-K in partnership with the Sharing the Sky Programme, is hosting a 3-day workshop themed ‘Skill Development using a global telescope network for uplifting the East African astronomical research community’.

TU-K’s Dr. Julius Bosire, has been elected a Council Member for the Academia in the Kenya Editors’ Guild. The elections were on Saturday 24^th May 2025, where he beat a worthy opponent, Mr. Nathan Masambu from Daystar University.  The Kenya Editors’ Guild is a professional association of editors who work to promote Media Freedom, Credibility and Professionalism. The Council plays a key decision-making role at the guild.

In an interview with Dr. Bosire in his office following the elections, he said that as the Council Member for the Academia, he will influence decisions that affect universities and other institutions of learning that produce journalists. Additionally, he said he will also play a critical role in creating a bridge between the two institutions, tackling issues relating to training, and curricular development as well as ensure that students have the necessary equipment to meet the industry standards.

Prof. (Eng.) Paul Wambua, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement and Enterprise at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), recently participated in a high-level panel discussion on ‘The role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in addressing global challenges’ at the University of Alicante, Spain.

“L’éducation est la respiration lente mais sûre d’un monde qui veut vivre.” With these powerful words, the TU-K French Club emerged the winners at the Concours d’éloquence (Public Speaking Contest) held on the 20^th of May 2025 at Alliance Française de Nairobi, beating nine other teams from other universities and Alliance Française. The topics explored in this high-level competition included education, artificial intelligence, peace, and climate change — and our students rose to the challenge with excellence. Representing the University with poise, intellect, and linguistic brilliance, TU-K Team made an unforgettable impression with their eloquent speech on “L’éducation – L’outil radical pour reconstruire le possible” (Education – The Radical Tool to Rebuild What’s Possible).