About the Directorate

The Technical University of Kenya aims to facilitate education training and research in science, engineering and technology and create an enabling environment for research innovations which are relevant to national socio-economic development.

The Universities research agenda is intended to build capabilities and competencies which will contribute and support the interface of Science, Engineering & Technology and Sustainable development. The TU-K has established a platform for research integration into academia which is geared towards developing innovative solutions in science, engineering, technology, entrepreneurship, industry, and, in policy and decision-making.

The development of applied research at TU-K is guided by the national priorities in research and development and the principles articulated in the Kenya Sector Plan for Science and Technology. The TU-K encourages both basic research and applied research and promotes University and industry collaborations which will result in outcomes that benefit mankind.

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The Technical University of Kenya Joins the SYNAPSE Project to Empower Youth Through Systems Thinking and Virtual Exchange

10 Jun 2026

The Technical University of Kenya Joins the SYNAPSE Project to Empower Youth Through Systems Thinking and Virtual Exchange

The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) is proud to announce its participation in the SYNAPSE (System Thinking Virtual Exchange) Project, a...

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NRF Call for Expert Reviewers

3 Jun 2026

NRF Call for Expert Reviewers

The Fund invites applications from individual experts across diverse geographic regions, institutional affiliations, career stages, and pers...

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Innovate4Cities (I4C)

22 May 2026

Innovate4Cities (I4C)

Conference to be held in Nairobi

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Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society (STRI) Week

21 May 2026

Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society (STRI) Week

STRI Week

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