This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.
On July 13, 2020, Zetech University made history by commencing classes for new government-sponsored students, marking a significant milestone in higher education.
The university's transition to remote learning, which began after face-to-face teaching was halted, has enabled students to continue their studies without interruption.
With an impressive 90.4 percent placement rate, Zetech University welcomed 1,943 government-sponsored students, out of a capacity of 2,150, as part of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement.
"We are proud that over 800 of the government-supported students who chose Zetech have already reported for this semester and have been facilitated with free data bundles to access their online classes," said Zetech Vice-Chancellor Prof Njenga Munene.
"This uptake gives us confidence that the efforts we are investing in to provide quality affordable education to Kenyans is paying off," he added.
Blended learning, a programme that combines face-to-face learning experiences with online training, has been a key factor in the university's success, allowing students to enjoy online learning from the comfort of their homes while saving on costs.
"While the university prepares to open our physical campuses, we must ensure that learning continues at Zetech. We encourage students not to wait but enroll for the course of choice and learn online," said Dr Alice Njuguna, Zetech DVC, Academics, Research, Extension and Student Affairs.
Out of the 11 degree programmes, the university's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology course attracted the highest number of students, representing 15.5 percent of the total placed.
