Following the COVID – 19 Pandemic, this article seeks to give updates on the Closure and opening dates of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) 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 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) 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 Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) closure and opening dates:
CORONAVIRUS: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE DeKUT
Unisa suspends its graduation ceremonies until further notice
In line with the Presidential directive issued on 15th March, 2020, and which is initially to remain in force for the next 30 days, the University held a Special Senate Meeting on 16th March, 2020 and resolved the following:
- Face to face teaching be suspended with immediate effect, and all students are advised to go Classes will continue through the E-Learning platform. All other services (enquiries) will be available through email and stµdent portal.
- There are a few students scheduled to do supplementary and special They should contact their CoDs and Directors for special arrangements.
- We note that January – April Semester examinations were scheduled to begin on 6th April, the University will communicate how this will be handled. For now, the examinations remain suspended. Students are advised to continue preparing as we await resumption of normalcy.
- Students who have not yet concluded their Internal and External Attachment are advised to liaise with their CoI)s and Directors for further
- Arrangements will be made for students who are awaiting graduation to clear without physically coming to the
- The Library will close at 00 am on Friday 20th March 2020. After 20th March 2020, students will not be allowed into the University unless in special circumstances and with prior communication.
- . Students in the Internal Hostels are informed to clear from the University by Friday 20th March 2020.
- Students are advised to. visit the University Website regularly for updates.
In addition, we are all are advised to observe the basic preventative guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Health and WHO to curb infection and spread of coronavirus. The information is available on the University website.
Lastly, each of us has a responsibility to do whatever is possible to limit the impact and spread of the virus; Together we shall overcome this pandemic.
