The University has approved a second graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year to be held in February 2026. This special ceremony is intended for students who may miss the main graduation that was held on 25 th November, 2025, but who would have completed all requirements by then.
The Technical University of Kenya and Universiti Putra Malaysia are exploring potential collaboration to strengthen academic and research ties between the two institutions. The proposed partnership will be carried out through various joint activities such as student and researcher exchanges, study trips, collaborative courses and projects, as well as workshops, seminars, and conferences.
The Chancellor, Hon. Dr. Jared Kangwana has challenged TU-K graduates to face the world with confidence and purpose. The Chancellor was speaking during the 14th graduation ceremony held today 25th November 2025 where 2200 graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas.
Education Cabinet Secretary, Mr Julius Ogamba is now an Honorary Alumnus of TU-K. The CS was conferred this honour by the Chancellor, Dr. Jared Kangwana during the 14th Grduation Ceremony held today 25th November 2025.
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Research, Science and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak commended TU-K for embracing technology, digitalisation, and innovation. While addressing the congregation of the 14th graduation ceremony, the PS said:
The Technical University of Kenya today held its 14 th graduation ceremony, where more than 2,200 graduands, including a record 39 Master’s and 24 PhDs, the highest postgraduate achievement in the University's history were awarded degrees and diplomas.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education Mr. Julius Ogamba has called on the Technical University of Kenya to maintain its position as the leading TVET institution in the country and the region. Speaking during the University’s 14th Graduation Ceremony, the CS further commended TU-K for standing tall terming the institution a beacon of excellence in technical and vocational education in the region.
Between 18th and 19th November 2025, the Technical University of Kenya hosted an event dubbed, ‘Geo-Generalist Era: Where Spatial Meets Everything’. The students and staff were addressed by leading minds in the academia as well as the industry. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Maurice Amutabi, welcomed participants and thanked sponsors of the event. He noted that the University enjoys mutual collaborations and partnerships with various stakeholders. He underscored the University’s commitment in nurturing and supporting talents as well as academic programs.
The Technical University of Kenya French Club has launched the first ever French Club magazine by a Kenyan university called ‘Écho de la Francophonie’. This pioneering publication reflects the dynamism, creativity and commitment of TU-K students to the promotion of the French language and culture.
The German University of Applied Sciences and the Technical University of Kenya, have taken a giant stride in the use of digital technologies in preserving cultural heritage. The two institutions organised a three-day Digital Twin Project seminar at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). The seminar was themed: “Sharing Digitisation Lessons Based on a Kenyan Case Study.”
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Professor Francis Gatheri, has urged students to embrace innovation, discipline, and a sense of environmental responsibility as they resume learning after an extended industrial action.
The Technical University of Kenya has been named the best technical and vocational institution in the region. The announcement was made on 5th November 2025 during the 3rd Edition of the African Academia Conference and Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference brought together members of academia, innovators, and institutional leaders from across Africa, including; Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya.
The event was organised by The Business Executive Group, Ghana, and was themed: ‘Digital Transformation, Renewable Energy, and ICT Solutions for Education in Africa’.
The Technical University of Kenya has performed impressively during the 2024/2025 Performance Contract period. This was confirmed after the Performance Contract evaluation exercise held on Wednesday, 5th November 2025. The University recorded a strong overall composite score of 2.8767 out of a possible score of 1, showing tremendous improvement of 0.1068 from the 2.9835 recorded in 2023/2024 contract period.
A team of four Professors and nine students from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, Germany, are in the country to jointly work with Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) on a project that aims at digitising historical maps at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Service. The exercise will be launched tomorrow 4 th November 2025, at the Kenya National Archives and Documentation Services.
International Student Day was marked on 29th Oct, 2025, where students shared their experiences about TU-K and Kenya. The students drawn from; South Sudan, Rwanda, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), noted that they felt privileged to be studying in a premier technical institution and that they enjoy the hospitality of the country. While addressing the students, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), Prof. Maurice Amutabi, congratulated the students for being admitted to TU-K terming the occasion special and the greatest moment of one’s life.
Samuel Mwendwa, and Joy Nyambura, are the newly crowned Mr and Miss TU-K. The duo emerged winners following the annual SATUK Awards, and Mr. and Miss TU-K pageant hosted on 24 th Oct 2025. Beate Otieno and Clifford Makori were crowned the first runners-up for Miss TU-K and Mr. TU-K, respectively.
The University of Applied Sciences Regensburg, Germany, is keen to establish a collaboration with TU-K. This was revealed by the delegation that visited the University on 21st October 2025. The Deputy- Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), Prof. Maurice Amutabi, received the delegation on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor. He noted that the visit was very important to the University, informing them that TU-K was looking forward the collaboration. The DVC observed that the Germany model of training engineers is a motivation that forms the basis of TUK’s drive to be the hub of technologists’ training within the Eastern African region.
The Technical University of Kenya mourns the death of former Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga. The late Rt. Hon. Odinga, was a true patriot, national symbol of resilience, consistency and deep conviction to democratic rule and human rights for all Kenyans.
On behalf of the Chancellor, University Council and Senate, staff and students, we convey our deepest and sincere condolences to Rt. Hon. Odinga's family and Kenyans at large.
Prof. Dr-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rev. Nat, EBS
Vice-Chancellor
On Friday, 3rd October 2025, the Technical University of Kenya, through its DigitAfrica team, conducted a digital transformation workshop themed “Hybridization of University Courses as a Component of Digital Transformation.” The objectives of the workshop were to introduce the concept of digital transformation to heads of departments help participants understand the frameworks for University digital transformation, enhance digital skills, and plan the next steps.
In his opening remarks, TU-K DigitAfrica Principal Investigator, Prof. Salesio Kiura, emphasised that the main focus of the workshop was to develop a digital transformation work plan for the University and to upskill participants with essential digital soft skills.
