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TU-K has received accreditation for its Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (TUK-ISERC) by the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI).

The accreditation officially authorises TUK-ISERC to independently review, approve and monitor research involving human participants in line with national regulatory standards. It marks the culmination of a planned three-year effort by the University to establish a credible, transparent, and robust ethics review mechanism.

Two Master’s students from the Department of Computing and Information Technology, Mr. Newton Malongo and Mr. Fredrick Odawa, are set to travel to Germany in April to undertake the Summer Semester at The University of Passau. During the semester, the students will enrol for course units, complete assignments including Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) as well as projects. Upon successful completion of the semester, they will receive official transcripts.

THIRTY TWO students studying Food Science and Technology from the Department of Biological and Life Sciences, visited KWAL Kenya Wine Agencies for firsthand experience of wine production and food engineering processes. The plant tour covered aspects such as sourcing of raw materials, beverages crafting, production, marketing and delivery to consumers.  The students were taken through various sections including; wine processing and fermentation, wine packaging, labeling and storage, water treatment, effluent treatment and discharge. Beside the tour, KWAL staff members discussed with the students the importance of networking, research opportunities and career progression.  The team from KWAL also underscored the need for signing a MoU with TU-K to enable the students to access industrial training opportunities and joint research engagements.

The Technical University of Kenya now has a dedicated bank account handling research grants. “When I came here as Vice-Chancellor, there was a big pot where all the monies were going. But now we have a ring-fenced research account,” remarked Prof Benedict Mutua today when he hosted Prof. Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), who donated books and research resource materials to the University Library. 

The Technical University of Kenya TVET is currently conducting a five-day Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) practitioners’ training, facilitated by the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC). The training aims to strengthen institutional capacity for the effective implementation of CBET and RPL training and assessment processes.

An induction session for Cohort 8 of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) has been conducted at TU-K. A total of 18 interns have been placed at the University, with 14 having already reported. The induction session aimed to outline the University’s expectations regarding conduct, accountability, and performance. It also provided an opportunity for interns to raise questions, concerns, or uncertainties before fully settling into their respective departments.

Ecowrap Team was declared the winner of the Technical University of Kenya Society of Chemists (TUSOC) Sustainable Food Packaging Competition. The competition was supported by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the ceremony was held on January 23, 2026. The winners received cash prizes and certificate of recognition.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Benedict Mutua, has been appointed as a member of the Selection Panel to pick the Board of the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). The appointment was made by the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Musalia Mudavadi, and published in a Kenya Gazette Notice dated 16^th January 2026. The panel’s mandate shall end upon the successful appointment of the NACOSTI Board. The Selection Panel is being chaired by Prof Florence Olubayo. Alongside Prof Mutua, other members are: Daniel Oliech, George Nyakundi, Dr Stephen Ikikii, Wairimu Njage and Dr Evans Mukoye.  NACOSTI’s mandate includes regulating and ensuring quality in science, technology and innovation in the country and accordingly advises the Government on the same.

Research and innovation is the next frontier in technological advancement and sustainable development in Africa. This was said by Prof. Paul Wambua, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Institutional Advancement and Enterprise, during a workshop began on 5^th January, 2026 at Boma Hotel, Nairobi.  Speaking during the opening session of a 5-day ‘British Academy International Writing Mentorship Workshop’, Prof. Wambua noted that local and international collaborations and mentorships are critical in driving the socio-economic development agenda.   “To develop effectively, we must invest deliberately in research management, mentorship and international partnership.

Graduates from the Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology (DHHE) at the Technical University of Kenya showcased an ingenious tourism solution during the Kenya Tourism, Wildlife and MICE Jamhuri Thematic Week that was held from 8^th to 12^th of this month at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). 

Three students from the Department of Hospitality and Human Ecology (DHHE) represented the Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) at the IMEX-MPI Future Leaders Forum- Meetings Africa, held in Johannesburg from 24^th to 26^th February this year. The students had 10 minutes each to present their bid in front of a jury of industry professionals and compete for a place at the IMEX finals that were held in Frankfurt, Germany.

The Technical University of Kenya has sent two students to France under the 7-month English Language Assistant Programme, a bilateral exchange initiative between the French and Kenyan governments. The programme, provides an opportunity for language assistants in Kenya to teach English in France while their counterparts from France teach French in Kenya.

Kipchumba Biwott, a Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Biological and Life Sciences, has received the highest academic honour —‘Summa Cum Laude’ from the University of Debrecen in Hungary, where he completed his Doctoral Research in Molecular, Cellular and Immune Biology. This achievement marks a significant milestone in a journey that began at TU-K, where he graduated with First-Class Honours in the Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology in 2014.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research & Technology Development, Prof. Alfred Orina, has called on institutions to critically examine their culture and the policies that shape digital transformation so that technology adoption becomes meaningful, sustainable, and aligned to long-term institutional goals. Prof. Orina was speaking during the 2^nd Digital Transformation Summit, themed; “Scaling Digital Transformation in Kenyan Institutions: Leveraging Emerging Technologies in the Institutions of Higher Learning”. The summit was hosted on 28^th November 2025 by TU-K in collaboration with Strathmore University.

 The Technical University of Kenya clinched Second Position at the 2 nd Edition of the Concours d’Éloquence held on 13 th November 2025. The contest, organised by Alliance Française de Nairobi brought together brilliant young speakers from across the country to celebrate the beauty, logic, and power of the French language. The event was centred around two debate topics that challenged participants to think critically about modern society.

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 14^th graduation ceremony held today 25^th 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 14^th Grduation Ceremony held today 25^th 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 14^th graduation ceremony, the PS said: