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TUK, University of Nairobi (UoN), and Japan’s Shimizu Corporation have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in human resource development in the construction and engineering sectors. The agreement seeks to enhance skills in engineering education, develop globally competitive talent, and expand opportunities for Kenyan graduates through structured international industry pathways.

The Technical University of Kenya today hosted a high-level delegation from Shimizu Corporation, Japan. The visit happened as both institution prepare for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding scheduled for tomorrow.

The visit marks a major step forward in the development of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding international training, skills development, and employment opportunities for Kenyan graduates in architecture, civil engineering, and related disciplines. It follows earlier engagements between TU-K, Shimizu Corporation, and the State Department for Higher Education as part of ongoing efforts to establish a Labour Mobility Partnership that will connect Kenyan talent with global industry opportunities.

Machakos School Grade 10 students were excited to interact with the practical aspects of propulsion technology and aerospace engineering. The students, who are the first cohort of Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum enrolled in the science pathway with an elective in Aviation Technology, on May 22, 2026, toured TU-K’s propulsion laboratories and aeronautical simulation laboratories as part of their academic excursion.

The Association of Engineering Construction and Architecture Students (AECAS) on 14^th May 2026 hosted a public lecture on Mainstreaming Social Safeguards and Adaptive Settlement Planning in Built Environment Education and Practice.  

The Chairperson, Department of Architecture, Design and Planning, Dr Joseph Kedogo noted that the event was important thanked the visitors on behalf of the University Management.

The Executive Director of the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) Dr.  Fadel Ndiame, gave a key note address on Reflections on the role of academia, evidence and Social safeguards in shaping inclusive development practice.

A delegation from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology recently visited TU-K for a benchmarking session focused on the University’s admissions processes and the functionality of the TUSOFT system.

The visiting team sought to gain insights into how the Tusoft software supports admissions management and enhances service delivery to students. They were particularly interested in understanding the efficiency of the system and exploring possible best practices that could be adopted at MMUST.

A Journalism and Mass Communication student at the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) scooped the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 25^th Chinese Proficiency Bridge Competition for Kenyan Colleges held at the University of Nairobi on 30^th April, 2026. Masha Fely Owour, who was praised for her display of Chinese cultural intelligence, also emerged top in the Non-Confucius Institute Category (Awarded as the top-performing student representing an institution outside of the specialised Confucius Institutes) as well as emerged as the 3^rd runner-up overall out of 20 elite contestants in the national competition category.