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The delegation from Fullcare Medical Limited led by HR Mr. Hu Junwu hold a consultative meeting with the DVC, RTD Prof. Alfred Orina alongside faculty representatives.

Fullcare Medical Ltd to Work with TU-K

Fullcare Medical Ltd, a medical company based at Tatu City, has collaborated with the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) that will see students in various fields benefit from attachment and internship opportunities as well as job placements. The cooperation also extends to joint research engagements between the two institutions.

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From left, Prof. Paul Baki (TU-K),  Brig. Hillary Kipkosgey, Kenya Space Agency Acting Director General and  Prof. Oleg Smirnov from Rhodes University, South Africa inspecting the just launched telescope atop S-Block

First of a Kind Telescope Launched at TU-K

A radio telescope dubbed Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART) has been launched at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), the first ever astronomy installation of its kind in Kenya. Such other installations in the continent are only found in South Africa and Mauritius.The telescope, incorporating recent technologies of radio telescopes, was installed atop TU-K’s S-Block building. This is a milestone in space research in Kenya bringing together industry players, government agencies, universities and research institutions.

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VC Cautions First-Year Students from Being Used By Politicians

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua, has urged all first years to remain focused on their studies and avoid being used by politicians for self-gain. Prof. Mutua was speaking to first year students at the Main Hall while wrapping up the five-day orientation exercise.  He stressed that the University is situated at the Central Business District (CBD), which is volatile hence the need for students to be conscious of their environment. 

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Prof Gatheris's Advise to First Year Students

Prof. Francis Gatheri, Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs has adviced freshmen and women who joined the University recently to properly manage their time, leverage on University’s resources and maintain academic excellence. The DVC, who was speaking to the first years on the second day of the week-long orientation programme, explained that many students who join the University scored As in their high school examinations but usually fail to maintain a similar performance while at the University.

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Dean of Students Message to New Students

Dear freshmen, I welcome you to The Technical University of Kenya and congratulate you for gaining admission to pursue your studies in our esteemed University. Some people may take it for granted, but let me tell you that earning a place in our prestigious University is no mean achievement. Your admission here marks a beginning of a dynamic journey that will see you grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. You have joined a vibrant academic community known for its rigorous training and robust education tradition and you will competently be prepared for the real world. Whereas this has always been our commitment, I wish to draw your attention to following three points.

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Dr. Jacqueline Okeyo (Right) receives a certificate of the grant award in Morocco.

Design Lecturer Among Top 15 African Women in Tech’ Grant Winners

Dr. Jacqueline Okeyo, a lecturer from the Department of Design and Creative Media, is among 15 grant winners of the African Women in Tech and AI.  The top 15 were among 80 female researchers and entrepreneurs selected in a competition that was held in Morocco. The teams from 28 countries in Africa also underwent a three-month training. Eight Kenyans qualified for the 2024 cohort; two of them won grants.

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TU-K Don wins Commonwealth Training Grant

Dr. George Obiero from the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology has won a research training grant from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) - Supporting Research Community. The grant yields academic and research training opportunities, including training on essential skills in research presentation and grant writing for early and mid-career researchers.

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TU-K Participates In the 2024 Kenya National Research Festival

Head of Public Service (HOPS), Felix Koskei, has challenged academic institutions to embed research into their educational curricula and provide hands-on opportunities for students, saying it cultivates a new generation of innovators and scholars. Mr. Koskei spoke during the 2024 Kenya National Research Festival which was held in Nairobi recently. He said, “The vibrant research culture, supported by strong collaborations between academia, industry, and Government will enhance our educational outcomes to position Kenya as a leader in addressing both local and global challenges.”

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Advisory to New Students Joining TU-K 26th August 2024

The Technical University of Kenya wishes to take this early opportunity to congratulate and welcome all the students who have been selected for the various programmes at the premier university, the Technical University of Kenya.  In order to give each one of you time to settle down and adjust to the (new) life with ease, the University has dedicated one week of orientation into the various aspects that would form part of your lifestyle for the period of stay at the university. Orientation will run from 26th August 2024 to 30th August 2024.

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The orientation of new students joining the University is done face-to-face in order to among others: -

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High Skillset at IBL Land Journalism Students Jobs

Four students from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies have landed job offers at a renowned agricultural magazine, The Smart Farmer Africa, after demonstrating high levels of proficiency during their Industry Based Learning (IBL). Smart Farmer Africa CEO Benardette Murgor applauded the students’ efforts and nose for learning in the wake of a huge demand for multimedia content and online-based content production and dissemination.

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Participants of the African STACK Conference held at TU-K

TU-K Adopts New Mathematics Assessment System

The 2nd African STACK Conference for Undergraduate Mathematics was hosted by System for Teaching Assessment using a Computer Algebra Kernel (STACK), an online-based open-source mathematics solution assessment system, at TU-K. The five-day conference was set up to train Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) members of teaching staff from various universities across Africa.

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Staff members from the Department of Journalism and Media Studies who were led by Dr. Joyce Omwoha tour one of the studios at KBC. Staff from Procurement and Supply Chain were also present.

TU-K To Cooperate with KBC

The Technical University of Kenya is set to cooperate with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) in areas journalism and media training.

KBC has expressed interest in supporting journalism training at TU-K indicating that some of the equipment the University would benefit from would include; retired technology that can be used in demonstrating the evolution of age-old radio and TV broadcasting.

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Dr. Teresa Atieno Otieno (Right) with an intern, Brenda Otieno at Alliance Française’s Multimedia Library in Nairobi.

Institute of Paris Project Yields Career Path to French Students

Dr. Teresa Atieno Otieno, a Senior Lecturer of French at TU-K has just completed a pioneering project with the Institute of Paris that will see students pursuing Information Sciences and related courses secure paid internship opportunities at Alliance Française’s Multimedia Library in Nairobi. The Institute of Paris is housed in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris, France.
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From left, Kisii University DVC Fredrick Wanyama, PS Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, TU-K VC Prof. Benedict Mutua, NRF CEO Prof. Dickson Andala during the an engagement brief ahead of the Kenya National Research Festival 2024.

Research and Innovation Critical in Spurring Prosperity

Research and innovation remain central in solving current challenges and a critical proposition for youth empowerment in Kenya. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala said this in a speech read by TU-K VC, Prof. Benedict Mutua during the Kenya National Research Festival 2024 stakeholders’ briefing.  “It is recognised globally that research, science, technology, and innovation are essential for social and economic development. Most European and North America countries owe their development to intensive application of research findings.

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Flurina Rothenberger, Co-founder & Project Manager NICE Labs, Switzerland speaking during NICE Lab 50/50 workshop at TU-K. DVC-IAE Prof. Paul Wambua opened the workshop on behalf of the VC Prof. Benedict Mutua.

TU-K Hosts Nice Lab 50/50 Workshop

The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), the University of Pretoria in South Africa and Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany are collaborating on a joint summer school dubbed “NICE Lab 50/50 Workshop” which was opened today by TU-K Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua at the university’s main campus. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Institutional Advancement and Enterprises (IAE), Prof. Paul Wambua, the VC stated that the event marked a significant step forward in fostering innovation and creativity within the academic community. “Design is not merely about creating beautiful objects for spaces; it is a fundamental process that drives innovation, solves problems, and enhances our everyday lives,” he said.

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From left Dr. Fabrice Musana (University of Rwanda), Dr. Zipporah Gichana (Kisii University), Dr. Martin Njogu (Chuka University), Dr Marie Chantal (University of Rwanda), Dr Jane Oteki (TU-K), Dr Evance Mbao (TU-K) in a group picture after holding a workshop at TU-K.

TU-K Dons Win Sh4.7M Grant for Climate Change Project

The Technical University of Kenya has received a grant of EUR 34000 (Sh4.7 million) from OeAD-GmbH-Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation. The grant will support their project titled “Sustainability of Flood Plains Supported Livelihood in the Face of Climate Change in East Africa (Kenya and Rwanda)-PRO-SFP-EA”  

The project, spearheaded by Dr Evance Mbao and Dr Jane Oteki of the Department of Geosciences and the Environment, represents a collaborative effort between several institutions. Alongside TU-K, partners include Kisii University, Chuka University, University of Rwanda, and University of Innsbruck, Austria.

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DVC, RTD Prof. Isaac Orina with Erasmus+ lead shake hands with Prof. Javier Junquera from the University of Cantabria, Spain. School of Physics and Earth Sciences under the leadership of Prof. George Amolo hosted the visiting professor to a one-day workshop.

More students to benefit from EU-funded Erasmus+ Programme

Prof. Javier Junquera, a visiting professor of physics from the University of Cantabria in Spain, has announced an extension of the Erasmus+ programme. This will see more students from TU-K benefit from exchange programmes and scholarship possibilities in learning and research with European universities.

During his recent visit to TU-K, Prof. Junquera, expressed his excitement whilst announcing that the Erasmus+ contract, which was set to expire next year, had been extended for an additional two years.

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VC Prof. Benedict Mutua (2nd R) among other distinguished guests receive Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo who was the Chief Guest during 3rd Regional Research Conference that was held at Kenya School of Government

Universities Play Critical Role in Big Data and Digitization Rollout

Partnership between universities and industry is critical in ensuring uptake of digital-based solutions in the processing of lands records in Kenya.

The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) VC Prof. Benedict Mutua, who was speaking during the 3rd Regional Research Conference themed; Data, Innovation and Technology for Land Governance said that the conference is taking place when the university has set up a base for big data research and quality information in land administration that is helpful in both private and public sectors.

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Some of the 68 students who completed the prestigious X-Culture Global Collaboration Certification pose for a picture with senior staff members at TU-K. The Research Chair Professor at X-Culture, Elizabeth Rose, was the chief guest during the Award Ceremony.

68 Students Awarded Global Collaboration Certification

Sixty eight students from the Technical University of Kenya have been awarded the prestigious Global Collaboration certificate by X-Culture, a renowned business coaching organisation. The certificates were presented by Elizabeth Rose, a Research Chair Professor at X-Culture. The students had been trained for seven weeks. The training places students in top cadre in their careers; either in employment, business or in entrepreneurship.

Prof. Rose who gave a lecture during the award ceremony at TU-K, said students or career persons acquire critical skills and unique experience that employers value in today’s business world. The Acting DVC – Academic, Research and Students, Prof. Francis Gatheri Ag. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, Prof. Tom Kwanya, DBAE Academic Team Leader, Prof. Vidijah Sagwa, together with ATL, Modern and Classical Languages Dr. Teresa Atieno Otieno attended the award ceremony.

Dr. Lilian Ogendo, Senior Lecturer, in the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship (DBAE) is the lead coordinator for X-culture in Kenya.

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VC, Prof. Benedict Mutua (2nd L) and Transilvania University of Brașov Dean, Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Prof. Alin OLĂRESCU (2nd R) presents the signed MoU. Present during the occasion was DVC -IAE Prof. Paul Wambua (L) and Romanian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Gentiana Serbu (3rd R) among other guests.

TU-K signs MoU with Transilvania University of Brașov

The Technical University of Kenya recently has signed an MoU with Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. The signing ceremony took place at the Romanian Embassy in Nairobi.  TU-K Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua and Transilvania University of Brașov Dean, Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering Prof. Alin OLĂRESCU signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.

Present during the event were the Romanian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Gentiana Serbu, and TU-K Deputy Vice-Chancellor in-charge of Institutional Advancement and Enterprises (IAE) Prof. Paul Wambua, among other dignitaries.

TU-K enjoys mutual relationship with the Embassy of Romania. The two have jointly taken part in various activities among them; ‘The Romanian International Day for Cultural Diversity and Development, held in Nairobi from 21st May.’ The event exhibited cultural heritage and traditions from Kenya and Romania. Music, dance and art defined the occasion.

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Membership to the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE – Kenya Chapter)

The Technical University of Kenya is a member of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE), Kenya Chapter
International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation, which benefits students, employers and universities through its international internship programme.

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Conference Announcement and Call for Papers 

The Technical University of Kenya in partnership with Exploring Visual Cultures will be hosting the 4th International Conference from November 27th to 29th, 2024 at the Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi. The theme of the conference is AI Media Innovations, Applications, Visual Culture, Challenges, and Future Trends. The call for papers is out and the deadline for submission of abstracts is on 31st May, 2024.

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Announcement of Postdoctoral Opportunity in The Department of Astronomy and Space Science

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Sat, 15. June 2024
The Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy ( DARA) project has announced  12 Postdoctoral opportunities in  eight  (8) SKA African partner countries.  At th…

TU-K to host the X-Culture Award Ceremony

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Thu, 30. May 2024
On 30th May 2024, TU-K will host the X-Culture Collaboration Course Award.
The ceremony will be held in the Main Hall. The event will celebrate the outstanding achievement o…