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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch at the Technical University of Kenya, today held the EV Horizons Conference 2026. The conference saw industry leaders and academia rallying students to take a leading role in shaping Kenya’s electric mobility future.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) was one of the themes of the discussion as a tool in academic writing and research.  Dr. Peter Samuels, a facilitator during a two-day academic writing and research methods workshop held at TU-K cited the emerging tools including the use of AI in academia, highlighting its role.

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.