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Kenya and China have officially unveiled the Sino-Kenya Craftsman Academy at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K), marking a significant milestone in vocational training and youth empowerment across Africa.

The academy, a collaborative initiative between the Inner Mongolia Technical College of Mechanics and Electrical Engineering (IMTCME), China, and TU-K, is designed to serve as a dynamic, multidisciplinary platform for nurturing technical talent and cultivating artisan skills among young people. By promoting the spirit of craftsmanship, the academy aims to equip learners with practical competencies aligned with industry needs, while also fostering cultural and technological exchange between the two nations.  Set to become a regional centre of excellence in TVET, the academy highlights the deepening strategic partnership between Kenya and China.

The Technical University of Kenya, on Monday held a memorial service and candle lighting for the late Peter Marite, a final-year student who succumbed to injuries following a road accident on Friday, 4^th July 2025. The late Marite was en route to Nairobi from his home in Kajiado South. The late student was pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting option.

Some 978 students placed by KUCCPS attended three online sessions

Students placed at the Technical University of Kenya this year by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), got an opportunity to engage with the institution’s members of faculty. The freshmen together with their guardians were taken through a pre-orientation process to familiarise themselves with the University. The webinar was hosted by the Registrar, Academic, Dr Moses Wamalwa.

Dr. Hezron Osano, a Senior Lecturer at TU-K, has been appointed as an International Ambassador by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), marking a historic milestone as the first African to hold this prestigious position. He joins a select group of eight global professionals appointed by IEDC on June 10^th following a rigorous selection process conducted by the IEDC Board of Directors. All eight appointees serve either on the Economic Development Council Board or the International Advisories Committee, showcasing a strong track record in global economic development.

The Department of Physics, Earth and Environmental Sciences’ two-week intensive workshop is underway. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua presided over the opening ceremony on Monday. The theme of the workshop is: “Methodological School on Density Functional Theory.” It is a collaborative initiative organised under the International Centre for Theoretical Physics - Physics Without Frontiers (ICTP-PWF).