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Researchers from the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), in collaboration with King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, have presented new interdisciplinary research demonstrating the critical role of transport infrastructure in promoting socio‑economic development in marginalized regions.

The findings were presented at the 1st CIDRA (Creating a Joint Infrastructure for Dialogue, Research and Advocacy between Europe and Africa) Academic Conference, hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam from 15–16 April 2026, under the theme: ‘Regional and Transregional Dimensions in Law and Policymaking’.

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has taken a significant step in strengthening local scientific capacity to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by hosting its first independent hands-on training on bacteriophage research through the Department of Biological and Life Sciences. The workshop brought together researchers, students, and professionals from multiple institutions, all working to find innovative solutions to drug-resistant bacterial infections.

The four-day workshop held from 7^th to 10^th April 2026 is part of an ongoing collaboration between TU-K and the Phage Hunters Training and Research Program (PHDRP), formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in July 2025. The partnership is focused on building capacity in bacteriophage science through structured training, research, and collaborative innovation.

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.