Technical University of Kenya Stories

Moses Kuria proposes Technical University of Kenya to be named after Raila; here are steps followed in renaming an institution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 18, 2025

In a statement on X, Kuria said that Raila Odinga, once a lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Engineering, had been a lifelong advoc...

Public universities told to discipline striking staff as legal standoff intensifies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

Technical University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Benedict Mutua confirmed that his institution has already taken disciplinary action.

KU ranked best university in Kenya in latest global index
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The 2026 rankings evaluated 2,191 institutions from 115 countries, focusing on the quality of teaching, research excellence, international outlook, an...

University staff urge Parliament to resolve four-year salary impasse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The staff argue that the delay in implementing the 2017–2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has created financial strain for thousands of emplo...

Moi University's Rivatex handed over to global firm in bid to stabilise operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

Rivatex, which Moi University acquired in 2007, was reopened to support research, training, and textile production after a decade-long closure caused...

University lecturers vow to stay away from classes until 2017–2021 CBA fully paid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

University unions have urged Parliament to compel Treasury and Education Ministry to release Sh7.9 billion in unpaid salary arrears, warning that lect...

MPs push for quick end to university lecturers’ strike
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 09, 2025

During a march outside the University of Nairobi on Wednesday, UASU National Chairperson Grace Nyongesa said lecturers would not return to work until...

Learning across public universities paralysed as striking lecturers vow to stay put
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

KUSU Secretary General Charles Mukhwaya accused Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba of mishandling the negotiations and undermining a court ruli...

KUCCPS proposes mandatory national service for state-sponsored university students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

KUCCPS has also drafted a Bill seeking operational independence and the exclusive mandate to oversee placement for both government-sponsored and self-...

Treasury distances itself from lecturers’ strike, blames Education Ministry and SRC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

According to Treasury CS John Mbadi, the government released the agreed Sh4.3 billion to universities and a further Sh2.7 billion this year.

Lecturers reject government proposal to verify figures before paying CBA dues
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

The tutors argue that the figures in question are well documented and that further verification is a ploy to delay their dues.

CUE mulling student admission quotas to fix graduate unemployment crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Under the proposal, CUE would be empowered to set quotas for specific programmes that produce the highest number of unemployed graduates, particularly...

Commission for University Education under fire as MPs probe fake degrees, staffing crisis, and Sh935 million debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over the proliferation of forged degrees, insufficient staffing and the Sh935.7 million debt owed to the Commission.

Senate summons CEOs over missing Sh244 million from Technical University of Kenya Pension Scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

The move follows revelations that Sh244 million deducted from employees’ salaries between 2009 and 2013 was never remitted into the registered scheme.

MPs slam university leaders over audit hearing preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs stressed the importance of complete documentation to ensure proper financial management and compliance with existing regulations.

Senators demand answers from TUK after billions go missing from staff retirement scheme
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The institution reportedly failed to remit staff contributions for years, with funds deposited into an unregistered and non-compliant account.

Lecturers want CS’s Ogamba, Mbadi and Mutua jailed as university strike halts learning
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Despite the suspension of the strike by the courts, UASU has vowed to continue industrial action until all its demands are met.

Audit exposes Sh19.5 billion land ownership gaps in public universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

One striking example is a mysterious farmer controlling around 2,000 acres of Egerton University land for maize farming, with “the beneficial owner no...

Westgate attack: The day Kenya’s terror fight became a global concern
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 21, 2025

The siege, which lasted four days, left at least 67 people dead and more than 200 injured.

Garissa launches Jukwaa la Wasomi to boost security in higher learning institutions
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 19, 2025

The County Commissioner said the initiative aims to strengthen security in educational institutions to improve student safety. He emphasised that Gari...

University lecturers told ‘strike must end now’ as government enforces court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...

University staff down tools despite government's Sh2.5 billion payout
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 17, 2025

CS Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday that the National Treasury had disbursed the funds, urging lecturers to suspend the strike notice issued on September 1...

Government releases Sh2.5 billion to avert nationwide strike by university lecturers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

UASU had issued a seven-day strike notice last week, accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments under the current CBA and demanding...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

HELB confirms full funding for university and TVET students despite past delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.

Oxford documentary exposes Kenya’s shadow scholars writing essays for UK students
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 15, 2025

The documentary, produced by British-Kenyan sociologist Patricia King'ori, follows young Kenyans—commonly referred to as "shadow scholars"—who make a...

Nairobi summit roots for global peace movement
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 15, 2025

The meeting is also seeking to position Kenya as the new epicentre of global peace in spite of the tumultuous period that saw the country witness viol...

Kilifi drowning incidents mount as Pwani University student dies at Vidazini
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2025

Eyewitnesses reported that the young man, who was awaiting graduation, was swept away by strong currents despite efforts by divers to rescue him.

Multimedia student accused of killing colleague arraigned, denies charge
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 11, 2025

The prosecution told the court that at least 17 witnesses will testify in the case, with four expected to take the stand when the hearing begins on Ja...

Lecturers in 41 public universities issue 7-day strike notice over unpaid CBAs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

UASU Secretary General Constantine Wasonga said the government had failed to fulfil negotiated and registered CBAs, leaving lecturers with no choice b...

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