TUK Issues Fresh Notice as Over 2,000 Students Remain Unregistered

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) has extended the deadline for students to sign the nominal roll after thousands of students failed to complete the registration process by the initial deadline.

In a statement on Wednesday, September 30, the university reminded students that registration is tied to its fees payment policy, which requires students to complete the process within the stipulated period.

"In accordance with the University Fees Payment Policy, available on every student’s portal, all students are required to complete registration within the first three weeks of the semester," the statement read.

TUK said the extension followed requests from students and parents who sought additional time to align fee payments with salary disbursement dates.

The Vice-Chancellor subsequently approved a final extension, moving the deadline to Sunday, October 4.

TUK warned that students who fail to sign the nominal roll within the extended period would face deferment of their studies under the applicable university regulations.

"Students who fail to sign the nominal roll by Sunday, 4th October 2026 will be required to defer their studies for a minimum of one academic year and a maximum of two academic years, in accordance with the applicable University regulations," the statement added.

According to TUK, as of Tuesday, September 29, 12,081 students had signed the nominal roll against an expected 14,500 students, leaving 2,419 students yet to complete the process.

Elsewhere, this comes days after Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) announced the reappointment of Prof. Solomon Igosangwa Shibairo as its Vice Chancellor for a second five-year term.

In an update on Monday, September 28, MMUST highlighted Shibairo’s leadership and his contribution to the university’s focus on science, technology, research and innovation.

"We are delighted to announce the reappointment of Prof. Solomon Igosangwa Shibairo as Vice Chancellor of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology for a second five-year term," the statement read.

The university said Shibairo’s first five-year term had been marked by efforts to strengthen its academic and research agenda.

"Over the past five (5) years, Prof. Shibairo’s visionary leadership has reinforced MMUST’s commitment to excellence in science, technology, research and innovation," the statement added.