Technical university of kenya

04 Sep

TuK Design Lecturer Among Top 15 African Women in Tech’ Grant Winners

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsDepartment of Design and Creative Media, Design Lecturer Among Top 15 African Women in Tech’ Grant Winners, Dr. Jacqueline Okeyo, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Office Cherifien Desphosphates, Technical university of kenya

Dr. Jacqueline Okeyo, a lecturer from the Department of Design and Creative Media, is among 15 grant winners of the African Women in Tech and AI. The top 15 were among 80 female researchers and entrepreneurs selected in a competition that was held in Morocco. The teams from 28 countries in Africa also underwent a three-month training. Eight Kenyans qualified for the 2024 cohort; two of them won grants. Dr. Okeyo’s ingenious project; WIKA, an application pitched at creating awareness around sexual violence and prevention, was among the 15 projects selected to receive financial grants of between 10,000 and 30,000…

30 Aug

TUK VC cautions first-year students against political exploitation

Radio Huru0 CommentsNewsGen Z, Politics, Professor Benedict mutua, Technical university of kenya

Technical university of Kenya Vice Chancellor, Prof Benedict Mutua, has urged all first years to remain focused on their studies, and avoid being used by politicians for self-gain. Prof Mutua was speaking to first year students at the university main hall, wrapping up the 5-day orientation exercise. He also urged freshers to treat their time as a valuable resource, investing it wisely in their studies and personal development. Lastly, he congratulated them for joining the university assuring them of his support. The first year’s orientation exercise commenced on Monday to assist the students smooth transition into academic and social life.…