The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has begun efforts to clear its graduation backlog after the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Maurice Amutabi, directed faculties to urgently identify and process students who missed out on the November graduation.
In a statement on December 11, Maurice Amutabi instructed academic departments to undertake a comprehensive mop-up exercise students’ eligible students for the planned special graduation scheduled for February next year.
“DVC, Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Maurice Amutabi, who officially opened the session asked the staff to mop-up students who missed out on the November graduation for planned special graduation in February next year, the ceremony is targeting about 1,500 students,” read part of the statement.
The special graduation targets 1500 students who missed the November graduation.
TUK Graduation Ceremony
On November 25, TUK held its 14th graduation ceremony, where more than 2,200 graduands were awarded degrees and diplomas.
The event also marked a historic milestone for the University, with a record 39 Master’s and 24 PhDs, the highest postgraduate achievement in TUK’s history.
The ceremony was attended by Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba, Principal Secretary for Research, Science and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Chancellor Dr. Jared Kangwana, Council Chair Dr. Idle Farah, members of the University Council, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua.
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Council chair Farah noted the rise in postgraduate numbers from last year’s 13 master’s and 7 PhDs to this year’s 39 master’s and 24 PhDs.
He attributed the increase to strengthened academic processes and recently approved governance and administrative policies.
He added that the University had also made progress in staff welfare, citing the rollout of a new medical insurance scheme covering outpatient, inpatient, maternity, dental, and optical services.
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Addressing the industrial disruptions that recently affected public universities, Farah thanked Government negotiators, union officials, and TUK management for their efforts that led to a resolution.
In his remarks, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mutua congratulated the Class of 2025 and said the institution had adjusted its academic programmes in response to emerging global and technological changes.
He highlighted developments implemented under the University’s 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, including enhancements in applied research and technical training.
Mutua also said the University was updating its curricula to incorporate digital skills, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.
He recognized faculty and staff for their work in preparing the graduands and thanked parents and sponsors for their support.
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