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VC Laila inks MOU between TUM and Kenya Institute of Supplies Examination Board

The Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the K…

TUM PhD Student excels during semester abroad in Poland

Sarah Ater, a PhD student in Development Studies at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), recently return…

TUM welcomes delegates from Lloyd’s Register Foundation

By: Mariam KidhangiOn 4th August 2025, the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) hosted Ms. Nancy Karigithu, K…

University leadership empowered to support staff well-being through EAP Training

Earlier today, the Technical University of Mombasa held a training session on the Employee Assistance Programm…

Mogadishu Port Authority delegation visits TUM for capacity building initiatives

On Monday, July 28, 2025, a delegation from the Mogadishu Port Authority and AL Port, the operators of Mogadis…

TUM student among two Kenyan volunteers at FISU World University Games in Germany

Chebet Elleen, a final-year student at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), recently represented Kenya a…

TUM students make a mark at IEEE African Entrepreneurship Summit in Rwanda

Six students from the Technical University of Mombasa; Sanaipei Lepunyanta, Ebby Lari, Lisa Wairigia, Sora Umi…

Pan-African climate outreach event at TUM strengthens Africa’s voice in IPCC process

Representatives from the Government, academia, and research institutions from across Africa gathered at the Te…

TUM receives some training equipment from GIZ for TVET

Technical and vocational education training at the Technical University of Mombasa of Mombasa (TUM) has receiv…

The Government Chemist visits TUM for collaborative research and benchmarking mission

A team from the Government Chemist, led by Deputy Director Mr. Juma Mwabwagizo, visited the Technical Universi…

TUM partners with AGIAMONDO to launch center for religion, conflict, and peacebuilding

On July 15, 2025, Prof. Laila Abubakar, Vice Chancellor of the Technical University of Mombasa, hosted a meeti…

TUM Career Services joins Akili Dada for Matuga Girls career symposium

Photo Courtesy: Akili DadaThe TUM Directorate of Career Services recently participated in a career symposium f…

Prof. Laila Abubakar inspires young minds at Mama Ngina prize-giving day

“You are enough. You are powerful. And your dreams are valid.” These were the resonant words of Prof. Laila Ab…

Celebrating a Legacy: Professor Justin Irina's retirement from TUM

As an institution that has witnessed the evolution of time, TUM has also had the privilege of walking alongsid…

TUM hosts Sheikh Khalifa Girls for comprehensive career guidance

By: Mwanamvua AbdallahToday, 2nd July 2025, marked a pivotal day for students from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al…

Indomie empowers five TUM students to launch businesses through Indonesian Pencak Silat partnership

Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) continues to foster international partnerships through innovative cultur…

The final goodbye: In loving memory of Mr. John Thoya Maitha

Today, the TUM community, alongside management, union leaders, and the Maitha family, came together in quiet r…

TUM Strengthens Workforce for Quality Service

By: Mwanamvua AbdallahDespite the nationwide financial challenges facing universities, the Technical Universit…

Department of Social Sciences unveils new counselling skills laboratory

By: Dennis OduorThe Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) has marked a major milestone with the official launc…

TUM honoured for exemplary blood donation efforts

The Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service, through the Mombasa County Blood Transfusion Coordinator M…