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On Friday, 3^rd October 2025, the Technical University of Kenya, through its DigitAfrica team, conducted a digital transformation workshop themed “Hybridization of University Courses as a Component of Digital Transformation.” The objectives of the workshop were to introduce the concept of digital transformation to heads of departments help participants understand the frameworks for University digital transformation, enhance digital skills, and plan the next steps.

In his opening remarks, TU-K DigitAfrica Principal Investigator, Prof. Salesio Kiura, emphasised that the main focus of the workshop was to develop a digital transformation work plan for the University and to upskill participants with essential digital soft skills.

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has embarked on TU-K’s Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) accreditation assessment. The assessment session which marked part of the accreditation process, was held on Thursday 2^nd October 2025. The meeting brought together the University Management, members of the ISERC and the NACOSTI assessment team.

The Technical University of Kenya is currently hosting, two international students from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. The graduate students, Ms. Valentina Tomasso and Mr. Eduardo Curio, undertaking a Masters programme in Energy Engineering, for Sustainable Development, are part of a student exchange initiative, curtesy of a memorandum of Understanding between the two universities – TU-K and Politecnico di Milano. They are under the supervision of Prof. Alex Mumbo, from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

TU-K students emerged runner-up in this year’s Kenya Universities Debate Championship (KUDC) hosted at KCA University. Nine students represented TU-K at the 4-day event held between 18th and 21st September 2025. The championship brought together top debaters and speakers from 22 universities from across the country with over 300 participants. The competition was organised by KUDC and is pitched at boosting student’s soft skills through debating and public speaking.

Dr. Joan Nyika, a TU-K lecturer in the Department of Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, is among the local and international experts that have produced a policy brief titled “Scaling Agroforestry as a Climate Resilience and Food Security Solution in Drylands of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.” 

The Technical University of Kenya, on 17^th September 2025 hosted world-renowned violinist, Ms Diana Jipa and pianist Ștefan Doniga from Romania.

The duo held a concert at the University’s main hall that was attended by Romanian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Gentiana Serbu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in-charge of Institutional Advancement and Enterprises (IAE), Prof. Paul Wambua,  Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Prof. Maurice Amutabi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Research and Technology Development (RTD), Prof. Isaac Orina, Executive Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, Prof. Maina Matu, Chairperson Department of Creative Arts and Media (DCAM) Dr. Mary Clare Kidenda, staff from both TU-K and Romanian Embassy in Nairobi and students.

Students and staff participated in the commemoration of the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer at the Michuki Memorial Park, Nairobi annually marked on 16^th September.

The 40^th commemoration of the ‘World Ozone Day’ was themed; “40 Years of the Vienna Convention: From Science to Global Action’.

The Technical University of Kenya students scooped the second position in the just concluded GAIAthon, competition that took place from 18^th to 21^st August 18, 2025 in Accra, Ghana. This was the first time the University was taking part in the intercontinental competition that attracted 16 universities. Arnold Omoja and Julia Hamala both fourth-year students pursuing Bachelor of Engineering (Geospatial Engineering) from the Department of Surveying and Spatial Sciences (DSSS), won in the Digital Platforms and Interactive Applications category.  The students developed a mobile/web platform for processing and visualising EO and IoT data, enhancing decision-making and community engagement.

TU-K, in partnership with the KCB Foundation, is nurturing young entrepreneurs running small and middle-sized businesses (SMEs) in Nairobi and its environs. The partnership is anchored in the KCB Foundation’s Young Africa Works – Kenya (YAW-K) project, which is funded by the Mastercard Foundation. Under the partnership, the University plays a key role in providing training and personalised mentorship to 620 SMEs in Nairobi (Eastleigh), Kiambu, Ngara, and Githunguri, with an allocation of 155 entrepreneurs per region. The project specifically targets young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 28 years, with 80% of the beneficiaries expected to be women.

University students have been urged to apply for funding for 2025/26 academic year and consequently appeal if they feel dissatisfied with the outcome. For continuing students, deadline was extended to 7th of September while freshers deadline will be on 14th September 2025. This was communicated by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in conjunction with the University Fund during a consultative forum and sensitisation event held at the Technical university of Kenya (TU-K) on 4th September 2025.

The Technical University of Kenya, on Friday, 29^th August 2025, hosted the ATC Season 10 graduation ceremony.

The ceremony was officiated by Mr. John Tuwei, Director, TVET-Project and Partnership, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education. He was joined by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua, Mr. Ephraim Munene, the Deputy Director and Coordinator of the Kenya/China Project, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Ms. Du Juan, Vice-President of AVIC INNO Project Engineering Company, and other dignitaries.

The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) wrapped up its orientation week with a keynote address from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua. He challenged the new students to approach their university years with discipline, creativity, and purpose. Prof. Mutua began by paying tribute to parents and guardians for their commitment in ensuring their children joined university. He noted that some families had gone as far as selling land and other assets to cover tuition fees. “You are privileged to be here. Appreciate the effort that has been made to bring you to TU-K,” he told the first years.

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The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DEEE) hosted a team from Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) on the 27th of August 2025. The visit was part of a practical industry-based upskilling training and focused on new technologies that are currently used in automation and heavy current systems. The team, under the auspices of Universal Technology Associates Limited, was led by the company’s Consulting Director, Eng. John Wenyaa. It comprised of 15 engineers and technical staff who are part of a 4-week training programme in automation. Notably, three of the trainees are TU-K alumni.

The Technical University of Kenya kicked off its five-day orientation programme with an inspiring reminder to incoming students: their professional journey starts the moment they arrive on campus.

Day One saw hundreds of excited first-year students fill the Main Hall, eager to learn about their new academic home. The Assistant Dean of Students in charge of Sports, Mr. Maurice Ochieng, together with staff from the Office of the Dean of Students and the Directorate of Student Support Services, welcomed the freshers.

Miss Shelmith Nelima, a student from the Department of Design and Creative Arts, has been selected as a Millennium Fellow for the Class of 2025. The Millennium Fellowship, a programme of the United Nations Academic Impact and the Millennium Campus Network, supports student leaders, who advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in their communities. This year, the Fellowship attracted over 60,000 applicants from more than 7,500 campuses worldwide. Out of these, only 290 campuses, an equivalent of 4% were selected to host just over 4,000 Fellows. Being chosen as part of this global community is a remarkable achievement that highlights vision, and dedication to social impact. Applicants were drawn from countries including; USA, Nigeria, United Kingdom, Australia, Kenya, India among others.

Second and third year Diploma students held an exhibition to showcase their projects. The second-year students’ project was to design a Chapel for ‘Prayers Beyond Boundaries’ (PBB) Ministry in Mai Mahiu, while the third year students’ project was to design Innovation Centres. The event held at the University on 17^th August, 2025, was attended by Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs Prof. Maurice Amutabi, Chairman Department of Architecture, Design and Planning (DADP) Dr. Joseph Kedogo, Lecturer Arch. Joel Oyuga, Pastor Amos Mbugua (PBB), Director Polygon Model Makers Ltd Mr. Caleb Otieno among others.

On August 5, 2025, students from the Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology presented their final-year fashion project. The final-year students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree programme in Fashion Design & Technology displayed their skills, business initiatives, and creative works in a show that was filled with pomp and colour. Modelling was at the epicentre of the occasion, with several models gracing the catwalk as music set the rhythm and energy of the showcase. The annual event serves as a stage for students to demonstrate their talent, highlight their skills, and share their artistic expression.

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) hosted a benchmarking delegation from Garissa University. The visit was part of a collaborative effort to share best practices in university management and administration. The two-member delegation was from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Garissa University. It consisted of Mr. Abdullahi Omar, Head of Administrative Services, and Ms. Asiya Mohammed, Senior Administrator. Their objective was to gain insight into TU-K’s governance structures and operational procedures and policies in the various administrative departments.

On August 5th, 2025, the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) conducted an intensive training session on fire safety for personnel serving at the senior staff common room and the main canteen. The training was coordinated by the Department of Property and Facilities Management. Its primary objectives were to deepen staff understanding of fire safety procedures and ensure adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007. The session was facilitated by Mr. Wickliffe Sungu, the University Safety Technician. Mr Sungu has extensive experience in the subject, having worked with the Kenya Fire Brigade and the Red Cross, hence affording substantial practical expertise to the training.