Following the COVID – 19 Pandemic, this article seeks to give updates on the Closure and opening dates of Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) 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 Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) 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 Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) closure and opening dates:
CORONAVIRUS: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE MERU UNIVERSITY (MUST)
Following the confirmation of two more cases of COVID-19 in Kenya, the government has given a directive for suspension of learning in all institutions. As a result, the University Senate has approved the closure of Meru University of Science and Technology. Therefore, the University is closed with immediate effect. Students have been asked to vacate the premises except for special cases which will be dealt with as they arise.
The date for reporting back to the institution will be communicated through the university website and by other means as soon as the government gives directives on the same. You are encouraged to continue studying while away and to prepare well for the exams and CATS which will be held when you report back. You are encouraged to create WhatsApp groups through the class reps as well as use the common class emails to communicate with lecturers to continue with lessons even while away during this lockdown period. Post graduate students doing research should remain in contact with supervisors to continue the same during the closure.
Students with fee arrears are encouraged to arrange to clear their fee in time so as not to be locked out of sitting for exams.
