In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak and the suspension of
all learning activities nationwide, universities have now embraced online
learning.
This is after the government ordered an indefinite closure
of all learning institutions. Speaking on Monday, Moi University VC Prof. Isaac
Kosgey stated that the institution had suspended all its operations
indefinitely, and with an immediate effect.
"All our clients should know that the university has
suspended all its activities except for essential services like security,
health, and central services," read a memo by the VC to all Moi
fraternity.
St. Paul's University is set to down tools by Friday for one
month, but subject to the government's directive.
"For the remaining part of the semester, classes and
other planned academic sessions, including continuous assessment tests, will be
administered virtually," Joseph Galgalo, the university VC stated.
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The students of Meru University were urged by their VC Romanus
Odhiambo to come up with common WhatsApp groups and class emails. These,
according to Romanus, would ease communication between them and their lecturers
during the closure period.
Romanus called upon the post-graduate learners to maintain
contact with their supervisors. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and
Technology (Jkuat) had given its students until Thursday to vacate the
institution.
Africa Nazarene University became the pioneer institution to
cease operations on Friday after Kenya reported her first infection case.
According to Stanley Bhebhe, the school's VC, the decision
was arrived at after it emerged that the patient resided at Ongata Rongai,
where the school is situated.
The University of Nairobi yesterday confirmed the closure,
calling upon the post-graduate learners to liaise with their supervisors.
Physical lectures were put on hold until further notice.
"We intend to review our workflow with a view to allow
staff in non-critical to undertake their duties from home," UoN VC Stephen
Kiama revealed.
Mount Kenya University stated how they would administer
online lectures with the help of TV 47, which would be used to televise
lectures according to MKU VC Prof. Wandera.
The Education CS Prof. Magoha has directed all schools to
arrange for their learners to be taken home or convenient places where parents
and guardians can pick them.
"All school buses belonging to day schools should also
be mobilized for the purpose," read part of CS Magoha's circular to
education officials.
