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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 21^st 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, 3^rd 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.

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has embarked on TU-K’s Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) accreditation assessment. The assessment session which marked part of the accreditation process, was held on Thursday 2^nd October 2025. The meeting brought together the University Management, members of the ISERC and the NACOSTI assessment team.

The Technical University of Kenya is currently hosting, two international students from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. The graduate students, Ms. Valentina Tomasso and Mr. Eduardo Curio, undertaking a Masters programme in Energy Engineering, for Sustainable Development, are part of a student exchange initiative, curtesy of a memorandum of Understanding between the two universities – TU-K and Politecnico di Milano. They are under the supervision of Prof. Alex Mumbo, from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.