Following the COVID – 19 Pandemic, this article seeks to give updates on the Closure and opening dates of Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) in Kenya.
Following the confirmation of several cases of the Global health pandemic (COVID – 19) in Kenya, the President of the Republic of Kenya has directed that learning in all educational institutions be suspended with immediate effect. These include a ban on international travel, limitations on domestic travel, advice against gatherings of more than 100 people and controls on entry points. This, in turn, has affected the gathering of students in classes nationwide.
As a measure to combat the spread of this contagious virus, universities across Kenya including Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) have now been forced to suspend classes indefinitely and move the term’s recess to an earlier date. Students are advised to take precautionary measures to avoid contracting this virus.
Therefore, we have compiled the latest updates on the Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) closure and opening dates:
CORONAVIRUS: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE CUEA
Following the presidential address, directive and confirmation of three Global health pandemic (COVID-19) cases in Kenya, CUEA hereby inform you that the University Management and Senate has resolved to suspend all on-site learning and non-critical operations at the Langata and Gaba Campuses with immediate effect. The suspension will remain until further directive from the Government.
In view of the above, CUEA wish to inform stakeholders that only critical services at the University will remain operational supported by minimum staff. With approximately four weeks of teaching remaining before the examinations period and the need to ensure continuity in learning as per the University calendar, the University is working to ensure that lecturers upload class notes and assignments to students via the online platform. CUEA therefore request the lecturers and students to collaborate and ensure the success of this initiative. Further, CUEA appeal to all staff and students in Lang’ata and Gaba Campuses to be vigilant and take precautionary measures as prescribed by Kenya’s Ministry of Health and World Health Organization.
CUEA urge all our International Students and Staff to keep their respective families and guardians updated on their safety and health status, intercountry travel is discouraged but, if you must travel please confirm on the travel and entrance requirements back into your country. The Dean of Students, Security and HR Offices will be at hand to assist where they can.
The University is monitoring the situation as CUEA await further communication from the Government and CUEA shall do what CUEA can to ensure that the CUEA community is safe and healthy.
Thank you and may God be with CUEA all as we work on containing the spread of COVID-19.
