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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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a critical field to explore in academia and research for the benefit of humanity and the environment.  AI, unlike the earlier technologies is rapidly disrupting every sphere of humanity, and therefore demanding a wider approach to the opportunities, control and challenges. 

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua has underscored TU-K’s commitment in remaining a premier institution in the training of hands-on professionals.

He emphasized that the model forms the basis of TU-K’s drive, to be the hub of technologists’ training within the region.

The Department of Creative Arts and Media, successfully hosted its Industry-Based Symposium for the 2025/2026 Academic Year, bringing together media industry leaders, alumni, lecturers, and students for insightful discussions on the future of journalism and communication in the digital era.  The symposium was organised by the Department of Creative Arts and Media under the coordination of the Industry-Based Learning (IBL) Coordinator, Mr. Oketch Kendo, and supported by members of the academic staff. The department welcomed distinguished guests from the media industry who shared their expertise and experiences with students.