Pwani University Closed For 2 Weeks, Exams Postponed
The university further explained that in light of the accident, it became apparent that teaching and learning were drastically affected.
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Pwani University in Kilifi County announced on Saturday, April 1 that the institution has been closed with immediate effect.
According to an internal memo by Vice-Chancellor Professor Rajab Mohamed, the institution moved to shut down its premises temporarily following a tragic bus accident that occurred on March 30, 2023, in Naivasha involving some of its students.
The bus was carrying students to an inter-university sports event at the University of Eldoret when the accident occurred, resulting in the loss of 18 lives and leaving many injured.
"Students are therefore requested to make arrangements to travel home with effect from today, 1st April 2023. The University will remain closed to students with effect from today, 1st April 2023 from 3.00 pm and re-open on 17th April 2023," Prof. Rajab stated in part.
The university further explained that in light of the accident, it became apparent that teaching and learning were drastically affected.
In addition, the institution noted that students may not be in a state of mind to sit for the forthcoming End of Semester Examinations.
"As a result of this, the Pwani University Senate at its meeting held on 15 April 2023 decided to re-organize the Semester II, 2022/23 Academic Year Almanac to allow students and staff to mourn, undergo counselling and trauma management in order to cope with the prevailing circumstances and also to heal," the statement added.
The academic year almanac was re-organized as follows; -
- Examinations will begin on May 2, 2023, and end on May 12, 2023
- Graduation for the 2019 cohort still remains in December 2023
- Teaching Practice and Field Attachments will start on May 15, 2023
The University extended condolences to the families and friends of the affected students and staff, adding that it is working closely with the respective authorities to investigate the cause of the tragic accident.
Meanwhile, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen revealed that preliminary reports indicated that the vehicle had not been serviced prior to the crash.
“So many accidents happen because of the recklessness of drivers. We lost students from Pwani University and other Kenyans because preliminary investigation shows that the brakes failed, meaning that the bus was not serviced well,” he addressed.
He urged motorists to value people’s lives and not be reckless on the road, especially as the Easter holiday approaches.
As a result of the crash, Murkomen revealed that the government would increase vehicle inspection centres across the country, a move that would make regular car inspection mandatory for all vehicles in Kenya.
“From the Ministry perspective, we have said we will increase car inspection centres. Currently, we have four in the whole country.
"We are going to privatise car inspection to get private investors who will open inspection centres across the country,” Murkomen said, adding that the regulations are ready.
The proposed motor vehicle inspection rules dictate that all privately owned vehicles that are over four years old must undergo a vehicle inspection test every two years. The proposal also imposes an inspection fee depending on the size of the vehicle and period, from Ksh1,300 to Ksh150,000.
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