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Prof Benedict Mutua takes the reigns of power as Prof Paul Shiundu who has been performing the functions of the vice-chancellor in acting capacity bows out.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua has paid tribute to his predecessor, Prof Francis Aduol for the central role he played in the establishment and development of TU-K to be what it is today.

Two TU-K Masters students carrying out research on electric structure work have won an exchange research fund to visit the University of Cantabria in Spain where they will meet scholars and experience research culture in their area of study. Mr. Stephen Chege Mbugua and Mr. Bill Clinton Oyomo who are studying Masters in Physics benefited from a TU-K and the University of Cantabria collaboration that will see them spend five months in Spain where they will conduct collaborative research on predictive simulation and understanding of properties and materials.

The Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Paul Shiundu has praised TU-K’s quality of education highlighting practical aspects imparted on students. Prof. Shiundu said TU-K is keen on producing graduates who have a strong skills base, ready for the job market, and also who can venture into entrepreneurship. “At TU-K, we do not only produce consumers, we produce producers,” Prof. Shiundu said.

Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has granted accreditation of engineering courses at the Technical University of Kenya.  EBK Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Margaret N. Ogai in a letter addressed to the incoming Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mwavu Mutua, announced that five Engineering programmes at TU-K are now accredited after a rigorous evaluation of the programmes to ensure they meet local and international standards.

Prof. Benedict Mwavu Mutua is the new Vice-Chancellor. This was announced on Friday by the Education Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu. Prof. Mutua will take over from Prof. Paul Shiundu, who has been holding the position on Acting capacity since May 15, 2023 following the retirement of the founding vice-chancellor, Prof. Francis Aduol.  The new VC is a Professor of Water Resources, Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering. Prior to his appointment, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) at Kibabii University. Prof. Mutua holds a PhD in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from the Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) Wien University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria.

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.

Click here to download the Orientation Program: 28^th August 2023 to 1^st September 2023. 

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.

The leather industry processing players have challenged learning institutions to redesign training and research on leather production and consumption to match the rising demand for professionals and advanced production technology. Kenya Tanners Association Chairman, Mr. Robert Njoka, said leather processing industry has a shortage of trained leather processing professionals including mechanical technicians to run and maintain plant machinery. Mr. Njoka was speaking during a two-day 1^st Workshop on Eco-Tanning Processes in Kenya and the East African Region organized by the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) in collaboration with State Department for Livestock Development (SDL), Tanners Association of Kenya (TAK) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

Oracle Academy in partnership with the Technical University of Kenya will be hosting a "Getting Started with Oracle Cloud Hands-on-session" on Friday 25th August, 2023 at the Lecture Theatre (LT) from 9 a.m to 2 p.m.Prepare for a practical session on:

The School of Information and Social Studies, The Technical University of Kenya has organised the 3^rd International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management to be held on 2^nd - 6^th October 2023 at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. We have the pleasure to invite you to submit papers for consideration for presentation at the conference. All accepted papers will be published as an edited book.

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The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) in collaboration with State Department for Livestock Development (SDL), Tanners Association of Kenya (TAK) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD will hold a workshop on Eco-Tanning processes along the leather value chain in Kenya and the East African Region on Thursday August 17 and Friday August 18, 2023, at the Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel (located on 6^th Muranga Road, Off Moi Avenue) in Nairobi, Kenya.

A team of visiting student leaders from University College, London (UCL) in the United Kingdom is exploring collaborative ways with their Technical University of Kenya counterparts (SATUK) in areas of students’ involvement in community service and learning. The delegation led by Simon To, Director of Policy and Governance at UCL noted that they are keen on sharing best practices with SATUK leadership on opportunities students can take advantage of through community service and volunteering.  

The Technical University of Kenya was listed as one of the top ten universities in Kenya in the July 2023 webometrics university rankings. The university secured the 8^th spot out of 124 universities in Kenya. TU-K was ranked 3865 out of 11,989 institutions worldwide and 173 out of 2,064 African institutions.

The Directorate of Human Resource Management (HRM) is currently in the process of digitizing staff performance management and appraisal process. The Directorate in partnership with the Directorate of ICT has developed a digital platform for this purpose. The two Directorates carried out a training to members of staff from various Schools and Administrative units on how to effectively navigate and use the digital performance management and appraisal platform. The trainees are expected to disseminate this knowledge to their colleagues in their respective Departments and offer support to their units.

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The Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Shiundu has assured researchers at the university of his full support to ensure TU-K achieves its mandate in research. The Ag.VC said the university is working towards excellence in matters research citing indicators that have placed TU-K among top-rated universities in Kenya. This includes the July Webometrics Rankings that placed TU-K at position eight in kenya overall.

Ingenious expression and interpretation of gender themes emerged in an exhibition dubbed ‘Exploring Visual Culture (EVC),’ a project that brings together universities and institutions in Africa and Germany.

Africa Tech Challenge (ATC) Season 8 was officially launched by Dr. Esther Muoria, PS, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training. This year’s challenge will focus on providing an intensive 4-week training on Mechanical Drawing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software Application, and that will culminate in a final competition on 25th August 2023.

The School of Biological and Life Sciences (SBLS) students held the 2^nd Science Exhibition themed; “Innovation and Technology.” The students were tasked with showcasing and explaining their scientific projects in line with the theme of the exhibition.

The School of Information and Social Studies at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) is exploring opportunities for academic and professional development collaboration with the Mortenson Center of International Library Programs at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.