This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
On July 15, 2020, the Ministry of Education gave Chuka University the green light to reopen after the institution met all government requirements to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
University Education and Research Principal Secretary Simon Nabukwesi announced that Chuka University would reopen in August, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to resume higher education during the pandemic.
Chuka University Vice-Chancellor Erastus Njoka welcomed the Ministry's approval, stating that his institution was committed to meeting the requirements for reopening.
As part of its preparations, the university will produce alcohol-based sanitizers and liquid handwashing soap for use by students and the neighboring community. The institution has also procured thermo-guns to monitor the temperatures of university students and staff, as well as visitors.
The phased reopening will begin with post-graduate students who will sit for their exams before September 1, followed by final year undergraduate students in September.
