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The Technical University of Kenya has become the first university in Kenya to benefit from a research project dubbed, French-African Network on Computational Material Science (FRANCIS).

The research network is funded by the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) otherwise known as French Centre de la recherché scientifique which started in June 2026. It is comprised of four universities in Africa including TU-K, University of Rwanda, Universite Marien Ngouabi (Brazzaville Republic of the Congo) and University of Ghana as well as one research institute - East African Institute for Fundamental Research (EAIFR-Rwanda).

TU-K has organised a two-day workshop for Chairpersons of Departments (CoDs) to help them get familiarised with the University policies, laws, and systems. Speaking during the launch on Thursday 9th July 2026, the DVC in charge of Research and Technology Development, Prof. Isaac Orina, reminded CoDs that they are the backbone of the University and therefore the management depend on them to help in the running of the institution.

Today the University hosted a delegation from the National University of Science and Technology (MISIS), Russia. The team was comprised of Mr. Masamba Kah, the Project Leader for Industrial Partnership with African Countries, and Mr. Paul Iwu, a Lead Specialist for International Students. The two were received by Prof. Maurice Amutabi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs, and Prof. Alfred Orina Isaac, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Technology Development. Prof. Abel Mayaka, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Multimedia University of Kenya, was also in attendance.

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.