First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni has said that universities will open on 1st March in a “staggered manner”.
Addressing reporters on Friday afternoon, Mrs Museveni said that the universities administration are allowed to receive students while observing the Standard Operating Procedures.
The ministry of Education and sports has left the Universities have to determine their own learning program and which learners they want to start with. But the ministry has advised them to prioritize science and practical courses.
“Universities and other Tertiary Institutions should open in a phased manner starting 1st March 2021 to enable institutions to conform to the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in lecture rooms, halls of residence, dinning halls and on campus generally.”
Background
President Museveni on Thursday announced the re-opening dates for semi-candidates, universities and tertiary institutions.
The announcement comes at a backdrop of a cabinet decision which gave a green light for semi candidates to resume learning.
