How Will Students Access Laboratories Remotely? – MAK Law Student Asks Tough Questions in Open Letter

Biddemu Bazil Mwotta, a  first year student pursuing Bachelor of Law at Makerere University has penned an open letter to the university administration asking several tough questions ahead of resumption of lectures online as well as physically for finalists.

Mwotta, who is a trained teacher with a Bachelor of Arts with Education wonders how the university will manage to pull off online lectures for continuing students who are set to resume studies online come Monday, October 5^th.

“As a teacher, I know for a fact that the environment should be taken into great consideration when designing a curriculum. Will practicals be done online? How will the students access laboratories?” Mwotta’s letter reads in part.

Mwotta also argues that most parts of the country do not have internet connectivity, which he believes will leave students in such areas behind.

“Majority of the students have no laptops, computers and smart phones. The cost of Internet is so high . As I write this, the Internet Cafe attendant is right behind me, reminding me that I have used up my time which I paid for so dearly.” His letter reads further.   

According to Mwotta, the constitution grants all citizens the right to education, which should be enjoyed reasonably and indiscriminately. Mwotta further advised the Education Ministry and Makerere officials to reopen the university for all students, adding that university learners are mature enough to observe COVID-19 prevention measures.

Makerere University also plans to reopen for finalists on October 19^th following President Museveni’s directive to have final year students resume studies starting from 15^th October.

Mwotta is an aspirant in the Makerere University LCV Lord Councillor on the ticket of Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP).

Read Mwotta’s full letter below;