Graduates from the Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology (DHHE) at the Technical University of Kenya showcased an ingenious tourism solution during the Kenya Tourism, Wildlife and MICE Jamhuri Thematic Week that was held from 8th to 12th of this month at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC).
Three students from the Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology (DHHE) represented the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) at the IMEX-MPI Future Leaders Forum- Meetings Africa, held in Johannesburg from 24th to 26th February this year. The students had 10 minutes each to present their bid in front of a jury of industry professionals and compete for a place at the IMEX finals that were held in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Technical University of Kenya has sent two students to France under the 7-month English Language Assistant Programme, a bilateral exchange initiative between the French and Kenyan governments. The programme, provides an opportunity for language assistants in Kenya to teach English in France while their counterparts from France teach French in Kenya.
Kipchumba Biwott, a Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Biological and Life Sciences, has received the highest academic honour —‘Summa Cum Laude’ from the University of Debrecen in Hungary, where he completed his Doctoral Research in Molecular, Cellular and Immune Biology. This achievement marks a significant milestone in a journey that began at TU-K, where he graduated with First-Class Honours in the Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology in 2014.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Technology Development, Prof. Alfred Orina, has called on institutions to critically examine their culture and the policies that shape digital transformation so that technology adoption becomes meaningful, sustainable, and aligned to long-term institutional goals. Prof. Orina was speaking during the 2nd Digital Transformation Summit, themed; “Scaling Digital Transformation in Kenyan Institutions: Leveraging Emerging Technologies in the Institutions of Higher Learning”. The summit was hosted on 28th November 2025 by TU-K in collaboration with Strathmore University.
The Technical University of Kenya clinched Second Position at the 2 nd Edition of the Concours d’Éloquence held on 13 th November 2025. The contest, organised by Alliance Française de Nairobi brought together brilliant young speakers from across the country to celebrate the beauty, logic, and power of the French language. The event was centred around two debate topics that challenged participants to think critically about modern society.
The University has approved a second graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year to be held in February 2026. This special ceremony is intended for students who may miss the main graduation that was held on 25 th November, 2025, but who would have completed all requirements by then.
The Technical University of Kenya and Universiti Putra Malaysia are exploring potential collaboration to strengthen academic and research ties between the two institutions. The proposed partnership will be carried out through various joint activities such as student and researcher exchanges, study trips, collaborative courses and projects, as well as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Jared Kangwana has challenged TU-K graduates to face the world with confidence and purpose. The Chancellor was speaking during the 14th graduation ceremony held today 25th November 2025 where 2200 graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas.
Education Cabinet Secretary, Mr Julius Ogamba is now an Honorary Alumnus of TU-K. The CS was conferred this honour by the Chancellor, Dr. Jared Kangwana during the 14th Grduation Ceremony held today 25th November 2025.
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Research, Science and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak commended TU-K for embracing technology, digitalisation, and innovation. While addressing the congregation of the 14th graduation ceremony, the PS said:
The Technical University of Kenya today held its 14 th graduation ceremony, where more than 2,200 graduands, including a record 39 Master’s and 24 PhDs, the highest postgraduate achievement in the University's history were awarded degrees and diplomas.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Mr. Julius Ogamba has called on the Technical University of Kenya to maintain its position as the leading TVET institution in the country and the region. Speaking during the University’s 14th Graduation Ceremony, the CS further commended TU-K for standing tall terming the institution a beacon of excellence in technical and vocational education in the region.
Between 18th and 19th November 2025, the Technical University of Kenya hosted an event dubbed, ‘Geo-Generalist Era: Where Spatial Meets Everything’. The students and staff were addressed by leading minds in the academia as well as the industry. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Maurice Amutabi, welcomed participants and thanked sponsors of the event. He noted that the University enjoys mutual collaborations and partnerships with various stakeholders. He underscored the University’s commitment in nurturing and supporting talents as well as academic programs.
The Technical University of Kenya French Club has launched the first ever French Club magazine by a Kenyan university called ‘Écho de la Francophonie’. This pioneering publication reflects the dynamism, creativity and commitment of TU-K students to the promotion of the French language and culture.
The German University of Applied Sciences and the Technical University of Kenya, have taken a giant stride in the use of digital technologies in preserving cultural heritage. The two institutions organised a three-day Digital Twin Project seminar at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). The seminar was themed: “Sharing Digitisation Lessons Based on a Kenyan Case Study.”
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Professor Francis Gatheri, has urged students to embrace innovation, discipline, and a sense of environmental responsibility as they resume learning after an extended industrial action.
The Technical University of Kenya has been named the best technical and vocational institution in the region. The announcement was made on 5th November 2025 during the 3rd Edition of the African Academia Conference and Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference brought together members of academia, innovators, and institutional leaders from across Africa, including; Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya.
The event was organised by The Business Executive Group, Ghana, and was themed: ‘Digital Transformation, Renewable Energy, and ICT Solutions for Education in Africa’.
The Technical University of Kenya has performed impressively during the 2024/2025 Performance Contract period. This was confirmed after the Performance Contract evaluation exercise held on Wednesday, 5th November 2025. The University recorded a strong overall composite score of 2.8767 out of a possible score of 1, showing tremendous improvement of 0.1068 from the 2.9835 recorded in 2023/2024 contract period.
