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The Technical University of Kenya, on Thursday 17th June, 2026, trained staff in digital transformation. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Research and Technology Development (RTD), Prof. Isaac Orina, opened the conference on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua.  The conference themed, “Beyond Automation: Reimagining Teaching, Research and Administration for a Data-Driven University” examined ways in which the university can transform its operations from admissions of students, teaching, learning, research, procurement, human resource and many others.

The Technical University of Kenya is hosting an international scientific training programme aimed at equipping young African researchers with advanced computational and materials science skills to drive innovation and address the continent's development challenges.

The Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology recently showcased the innovative final-year projects of Bachelor of Fashion Design and Technology students through a fashion exhibition themed; `Sustainable Practices in Design’.  The students presented contemporary garments made from second-hand clothing, beddings, curtains and fabric off-cuts using up-cycling and recycling techniques.

A delegation from Eldoret National Polytechnic has visited the Technical University of Kenya for a benchmarking mission aimed at strengthening academic administration, admissions, and student management systems.  The delegation, drawn from the Polytechnic’s Admissions and Public Relation offices, visited the University to gain insights into TU-K's programme advertisement strategies, admissions processes, student selection procedures, registration systems, branding and the use of technology in academic management.

The Department of Biological and Life Sciences is transforming its Industry-Based Learning (IBL) programme by adopting a practical, research-driven approach through Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs).

The pilot programme, involving third and fourth-year students undertaking their six-week IBL placement within the University, is being implemented in preparation for the rollout of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The first cohort of CBE students, currently in Grade 10, is expected to join universities in 2029.

TU-K has been ranked among the country's top six public universities in the 2026 UniRank Kenya University Rankings, reaffirming its position as one of Kenya's leading institutions of higher learning.

According to the rankings released on Friday, June 19, 2026, TU-K was placed eighth nationally but 6th in the public university category.