ABOUT THE DIRECTORATE
About RITT
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Technology Transfer (RITT) is guided by a board chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research and Student Affairs), with the Director of RITT serving as the Secretary.
The Directorate serves as the engine of research coordination, innovation promotion, and technology dissemination within the university. It is strategically positioned to support both academic excellence and industry-relevant research.
Mandate and Responsibilities
- ✓ Coordinate all research activities across the University
- ✓ Identify research needs and appropriate facilities
- ✓ Implement university research policies
- ✓ Align university research with Intellectual Property policy
- ✓ Establish institutional research priorities
Additional Responsibilities
- ✓ Ensure compliance with regulatory research requirements
- ✓ Recommend funding allocations for research
- ✓ Publish annual research and innovation reports
- ✓ Organize seminars and support publication of findings
- ✓ Support incubation of research-based products
REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Active Partnerships
Tom Mboya University continues to foster strong collaborative networks to support research, innovation, and development both regionally and internationally.
- • The International Centre of Excellence in Malaria Research Project (ICEMR)
- • Collaboration between TMU, Thika Way Investment Limited, and DBFZ (Germany)
- • The Cotton Victoria Project
- • Research partnership with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
Research Projects
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NRF 2019/2020 FY Funded Multidisciplinary Research Project
- - Partners: TMU, JOOUST, Maseno University, and Agri Seed Company Ltd
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TMU & Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA)
- - Focus: Research training, partnership activities, and networking
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TMU & SHEP Biz
- - Project: Smallholder Empowerment and Agribusiness Promotion
EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT SERVICES
Seminars and Workshops
Tom Mboya University has successfully organized and hosted impactful academic events, including:
International Conference in collaboration with the Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) Forum.
Theme: "Revitalizing Education and Training through Research."
Sub-Themes:
- • Higher Education: Positioning higher education for transforming education and training
- • CBC: Examining CBC implementation, assessment and transitions in Kenya
- • Education Technology: The potential of technology in education
- • Partnerships: Optimizing Partnerships for successful education reforms
Training Opportunities
In partnership with Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA), TMU conducted a focused training titled:
"Enhancing Capacity of African-Led Education Research Institutions to Produce Credible Evidence on the Education Ecosystem with Focus on Resilience/Socio-Emotional Learning."
The training empowered scholars to carry out evidence-based research and strengthened institutional capacity for policy-relevant studies.
Research Support Services
Tom Mboya University recognizes research support as a vital enabler of academic excellence and innovation. The institution is dedicated to improving:
- ✓ Physical infrastructure supporting research activities
- ✓ Access to e-resources and online journals
- ✓ Financial and training support for researchers
Efforts are underway to establish an institutional repository for theses, projects, and other scholarly works.
Institutional Commitments
TMU remains committed to strengthening its research ecosystem through:
- ✓ Ongoing infrastructure development for research labs and study spaces
- ✓ Expanding digital access through database subscriptions
- ✓ Strengthening partnerships to build capacity in priority research areas
These efforts ensure alignment with the university's mission of promoting research, innovation, and technology transfer.
Contact the Directorate
Location
Tom Mboya University Main Campus
