A publication of the Office the Vice-Chancellor DECEMBER 2015 A publication of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor September - December 2016 Inside: STUDENT INNOVator ShortlISTED for AFRICA PRIZE INSIDE: n CHANCELLOR MAKES A RARE n GEO-ICT to BE USED IN TU-K gets new Thumbs up ADDRESSTU-K's TO FirstFRESHERS RememberingFIGHTING CRIMETU-K Football Council Chair for TU-K n TU-KFull TOPS Professors IN THE 2016 Prof.n George space SC IENCEteam DONS wins JOIN 2015 Engineering KENYAppointedA MUSIC FESTIVALS EshiwaniTU-K Super Eight Programmesn TechnoloGY INNOVatION n STUDENTS SHTournamentINE at ‘BLAZE’ at TU-K SAMSUNG academY CONTENTS 7 CHINESE DIPLOMATS VISIT TU-K Education and training for the real world STUDENT INNOVator 16 ShortlISTED for AFRICA Enrol at The Technical University of Kenya PRIZE and take advantage of our practical, multi-disciplinary approach to teaching and learning • WELCOME | Karibu | Bienvenue | Welkom | Willkommen | Benvenuto • ALSO INSIDE STUDENTS URGED TO THINK INNOVatION ......................... 5 Chancellor IN RARE Address TO FRESHERS................ 6 STUDENTS SHINE at SAMSUNG academY 26 Vc TIPS ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM ......................................... 7 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY TU-K Launches STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ...................... 10 1. School of Architecture and the Built 1. School of Biological and Life Sciences 1. School of Business and Management Geo-ICT TO BE USED IN FIGHTING CRIME ......................... 13 Environment Studies 2. School of Computing and Information STUDENTS Elect NEW LEADERS ...................................... 14 2. School of Electrical and Electronic Technologies 2. School of Creative Arts and Engineering Technologies 3. School of Health Sciences and EcoloGICAL RISK Assessment Workshop HELD ......... 17 3. School of Infrastructure and Resource Technology 3. School of Hospitality and Tourism Engineering Studies STUDENTS LAND JOBS EVEN Before GraduatING ........ 18 4. School of Mathematics and Actuarial 4. School of Mechanical and Process Science 4. School of Information and Engineering Communication Studies TU-K TOPS IN THE 2016 KENYA MUSIC FESTIVALS .......... 21 5. School of Physical Sciences and 5. School of Surveying and Geospatial Technology 5. School of Social and Development World Space WEEK MARKED .......................................... 22 Sciences Studies 6. Centre for Science and Technology 6. Centre for Engineering Innovation and Studies 6. Centre for Creative and Cultural Space SCIENCE DONS HIRED .............................................24 Production Industries JOYCE NYaruaI TOPS IN BAKU ..........................................36 TU-K fc WIN Sportpesa SUPER EIGHT LEAGUE .............38 39 HOCKEY TEAM Smashes DAYstar VarsITY December 2016 3 INNOVATION EXHIBITION MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR STUDENTS URGED TO s we near the end of 2016, we have every reason to be happy and grateful to the Almighty God. This year has been momentous for THINK INNOVATION the TU-K community in many ways. Our students have continued to excel in co-curricular activities. Somehow it has become a Aroutine for them to win so many trophies in ball games, drama and athletics. From coming tops at the Samsung Academy, Joyce Nyaruai’s chess exploits locally and in Baku, Azerbaijan where she respresented Kenya to our own TU-K FC and Hockey team winning major trophies, we have confirmed to all and sundry that we mean business. I thank the students and their leaders for ensuring that there was no single disturbance in 2016. The fact that there was no distraction meant that we maintained our focus and the academic calendar was not affected in any way. It is fact that in life there is no issue that is too big that it can’t be discussed and an amicable solution found. Confrontation means dialogue has not been given a chance. It is encouraging to note that several TU-K students have already Prof Dr-Ing. Francis W.O. Aduol secured jobs even before they graduate. This is a huge statement on Vice-Chancellor the quality of our teaching and training. Continuing students should be confident and work smart as they look forward to joining the labour market or to create their own businesses and hire others, to work for them. TU-K motto: Education and Training for the Real World, is being actualised by our own students. The Ministry of Education and Avic International Holding Corporation “It is encouraging to deserve our gratitude for making the 2016 Africa Tech Challenge season note that several TU-K a success. The Challenge which was held at TU-K aimed at producing students have already hands-on graduates as well as entrepreneurs. The competition was first secured jobs even before held in 2014 as part of Avic’s corporate social responsibility. The company’s they graduate. This is a partnership with the Government is aimed at creating more than 5,000 jobs by 2019. I am certain that our students maintain a keen interest in the huge statement on the competition, they will form the majority of the 5000 that shall get the d job quality of our teaching A student participates in the question-answer session opportunities. and training. Continuing For the students keen on excelling in academic pursuits, the University students should be tudents have been challenged skills such as communication and AKAD Educational Group Chief has introduced a scholarship scheme. The decision was made by the confident and work smart to think innovatively and presentations. Other valuable Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Julius University Management Board to offer partial scholarships to the best act with integrity in order to considerations include; energy, Weche addressed Creative and performing students as a way of recognising and rewarding their hard as they look forward S to joining the labour compete globally. intelligence and integrity,” he said. Innovative Entrepreneurship in the work. Speaking during the second clubs The Director reminded students modern world. He asked students The University has continued to attract top-notch scholars and market.” -Prof Francis Aduol and Association Exhibition Day, to embrace new technology because to identify their market and come researchers. The coming on board of scholars of repute has increased our held at TU-K, the Director-General it goes hand in hand with innovation up with a product strategy that can capacity in terms of teaching, supervision and research thus making TU-K a of Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery and entrepreneurship. He added, “All stand the test of time. He emphasised first choice for new students. The University staff, both teaching and non- Secretariat Prof. Gituro Wainaina these must be anchored on integrity. on the need for creativity while teaching, also deserve recognition for their hard work that has enabled emphasised that universities should It is a virtue you must practice on packaging their products. the university to come this far. Their hard work and patience in guiding set the pace in innovation. He your own and without waiting to be Kenya Institute of Management students and ensuring university operations are up to standard cannot go added that this can be achieved by taught.” (KIM) Head of Communication and un-noticed. introducing innovative programmes Public Relations Ms Miriam Mukami I wish all students, staff, parents and sponsors a Merry Christmas and as well as ensuring proper asked students to exercise patience, prosperous 2017. management of time and resources. “Students should develop the right attitude and exude Prof. Gituro noted that students acquire proper skills in passion in everything they do. should acquire proper skills in Present during the event included; communication which is key to communication which TU-K Director Communications interaction, socialisation and also is key in interaction and and Public Affairs Dr. Ken Ramani, Editorial Team: Dr Ken Ramani, Cosmas Kanyadudi, embrace other disciplines. “In today’s socialisation.” Director Alumnus Affairs Mr. Maurice Daniel Macharia, Billy Mutai, Lucy Anaya, world, employers look for essential Okungu among others. Bernard Awino, David Mwangi, Larissa Cheloti @TU_Kenya Technical University of Kenya 4 December 2016 December 2016 5 ORIentatION ORIentatION CHANCELLOR MAKES A RARE VC TIPS ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM ADDRESS TO FIRST-YEARS he Vice-Chancellor, Prof Francis Aduol has reminded students to stick to their core business of learning. In This address to First Year students, the VC congratulated the students for attaining good grades that enabled them to join TU-K. He welcomed them to the university and asked them to study diligently. In addition use their time and available resources wisely. He urged them to embrace academic freedom but warned against misusing it. “This is an academic institution, a Professor has freedom to choose what to and how to teach you. You, too, should accept to be taught freely,” emphasised the VC. The Technical University of Kenya Vice Chancellor Prof. Francis Aduol (L) He reminded the students about congratulating the incoming SATUK Chairman Brian Reeves Obare (R), the core mandate of the institution on the center is the outgoing chairman Brayan Ambuli shortly after the in training and imparting practical swearing-in ceremony skills. He further explained that the university had made it mandatory for students to undergo 12 weeks hands-on skills so that when you go of internal attachment commonly out there, you are able to meet these known as Internal Industry-Based “It is the tradition of TU-K expectations of the industry.” Learning (IBL) under the supervision for a student to attend The VC emphasised on lecture of the lecturers and 12 weeks of lectures for at least 75% attendance noting that it is the External Industry-Based Learning. Dr. Manu Chandaria addressing First Year students during 2016 orientation tradition of TU-K for a student to TU-K, he added, had remained a of the course, failure to which one is not allowed attend at least 75% of the lectures distinctive player in academic and in every course failure to which he/ he Chancellor, Dr.