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Technical University of Kenya to lay off staff amid financial woes

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Technical University of Kenya (TU-K) Council Chairman Dr Omar Farah (left) hands over instruments of power to the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Prof. Benedict Mutua.

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is set to lay off some of its staff as part of its new strategic plan to cope with financial challenges and the economic downturn.

The chairperson of the University Council, Dr Omar Farah, announced the decision during the 12th graduation ceremony in Nairobi on Tuesday, where more than 2,900 students graduated.

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