Technical education for coast youth, engineering skills development, industrial manpower training, marine engineering capacity
Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) Campus Expansion
Expansion and upgrading of the Technical University of Mombasa from polytechnic to full university, serving coast region technical education.
AnnouncedJanuary 1, 2013
StartedJanuary 1, 2013
Financials
Offering PriceKsh 3,000,000,000KES
Timeline
University Status Granted
Mombasa Polytechnic upgraded to full Technical University of Mombasa status
Campus Expansion
Major campus expansion including new lecture halls, laboratories, and student facilities
Contractors
Government-Funded Contractors
Campus DevelopmentMultiple contractors for ongoing campus expansion
Politicians Involved
Uhuru Kenyatta
President of KenyaSigned the Technical Universities Act upgrading Mombasa Polytechnic to TUM
Benefits
Description
The Technical University of Mombasa was upgraded from the former Mombasa Polytechnic to a full Technical University by Act of Parliament in 2013. Located on Mombasa Island, it has undergone significant campus expansion including new lecture halls, engineering workshops, ICT labs, a library, and student accommodation. TUM specializes in engineering, technology, applied sciences, and business programs, serving as the coast region's primary technical and vocational higher education institution with approximately 10,000 students.
Overview
Coast region's leading technical university, providing engineering, technology, and vocational training critical for industrial development in Mombasa and the wider coast.