This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
Published on July 16, 2020
First year students at the University of Nairobi will have to wait until January 2021 to report for their semester that starts in September.
The decision comes amid an advisory by the Ministry of Education to universities, colleges and technical and vocational institutions to make plans for phased reopening.
According to John Orindi, the University of Nairobi's Communication Officer, the university is not in a position to allow the students to report back in September, but only students in their final year may be allowed to do so.
"The university plans to do phased reopening that will only see final year students only report back in September before a decision to open doors for other students is made," said Mr Orindi.
However, masters and PhD students have not been affected as they are continuing to study online. Those graduating this year will also not be affected.
So far, three university staff have died of Covid-19, raising fears of more infections at the university.
The Ministry of Education has directed universities to come up with reopening plans for their institutions, ensuring that provision of the minimum requirements for prevention of Covid-19 transmission is provided.
