Welcome to School of Computing and Information Technologies (SCIT)

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Prof SALESIO KIURA
Director, School of Computing and Information Technologies

About the School

Welcome to the school of Computing and Information Technologies (SCIT) at The Technical University of Kenya (TU-K). The School of Computing offers market-driven academic programs ... More about the School

Departments

Computer Science and Informatics
Communication and Computer Networks
Computational Science and Engineering
Multimedia and Digital Technologies

Schools in Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology

School News

Cyber Security contest - I & M Bank

Three Technical University of Kenya from the School of Computing and Information Technologies(SCIT) won the third prize at the 2020 Inter University Cyber Security Contest held on Friday, 20th November 2020 in Nairobi. The fourth - year Bachelor of Technology in Communication and Computer Networks students appearing for the first time were awarded a cash prize of kshs. 20,000.

SCIT was represented by Martin Kabiru, Debris Kiplanagt and Felix Bosire in the competition that tested the students ability in the identification of bugs and vulnerabilities in computer systems.Expressing their excitement, the team acknowledged that the win was a ‘’big surprise and a pride to the university’’.

According to Mrs. G. L . Okundi from SCIT, a bigger team from the school will participate in next year's contest. The initiative has also led the school to start a Cybersecurity Club, which is open to all Computing students at TU-K. Upon resumption of normalcy after the COVID- 19 pandemic, the club will hold mentorship programs, address cybersecurity challenges, teach students hacking skills and hold internal Cybersecurity competitions among students from SCIT. The overall event winner was KCA University while JKUAT took the second position. The competing students from TU-K were under patronage of Dr. Salesio Kiura and Mrs. Grace Leah Okundi.

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers- IEEE

The Technical University of Kenya has joined the Institute of Electronic Engineers(IEEE). This is after the official installation of the IEEE Student Branch at TU-K by the Director Esther Muchiri, the Vice Chair of IEEE Kenya Section and the CEO of eMentoring Africa accompanied by Mr. Radiance Mungu from Institution of Engineers Kenya, Dr. Peter Akuon, Eng. Kithinji Muringi and Eng. Chaltu Marta.

The formation of IEEE echoes TU-K’s readiness and significant role in leading the next technological revolution. It comprises students and staff from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE) and Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology(FAST). The areas of interest range from; Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Communication Technologies, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence among others.

IEE is fostering an environment of collaboration and engagement in support of its members by championing emerging technologies and embracing key challenges. IEEE members will have an impact on the world today and ultimately make it better and more prosperous. Under the guidance of the Institution Counsellor, Dr. Mary Ahuna, Proctor Dr. Kennedy Ronoh and the Institution Ambassador to IEEEXtreme, Stephen Okwiri the institution was ranked position five in Kenya

Promotion

Missing photo Dr. Salesio Mbogo Kiura is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Informatics. He holds PhD in Computer Science and Msc in Information and Media Technologies from Technical University of Hamburg, Germany, MSC from Northern Institute of Technology and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi. He has authored 8 papers in refereed journals and one scholarly book. He has supervised five Master’s and three PhD students to completion.

Ajira Digital Program

The AJIRA Digital Program is a Government initiative launched and driven by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs (MoICT) whose Mission is to enable 1 Million Kenyan youth to earn a decent wage from digital and digitally-enabled jobs annually, in the Gig and Freelancing economy through Training and Demand linkages. eMobilis is the principle MoICT partner tasked with providing access to Training and Mentorship (work readiness and up-skilling opportunities) for the Ajira Program in selected Ajira Youth Empowerment Centers and Institutions.