According to his website, Prof. Balunywa wrote on Thursday that the examinations had been cancelled until further notice.

“We have continued to receive information regarding numerous cases of the Coronavirus infections amongst students and staff. This is therefore to inform you that the forthcoming examinations are cancelled until further notice,” the Principal noted.

The MUBS guild president Ogwang Robinson confirmed to the communication passed by the Principal and said the student body had been informed too.

“Yes, it is confirmed, the exams were postponed and we are waiting for the President’s speech on Sunday before we come up with a way forward,” Ogwang said.

On Wednesday, Prof. Balunywa had earlier stated that the administration received reports on students falling sick in hostels and they were trying to inspect the situation.

“We have agreed to work with hostel owners and the guild to get facts and together find solutions,” Prof. Balunywa said.

Kyambogo University has also cancelled physical classes and tests from the universities official website. Classes will resume online.

COVID-19 cases in schools and institutions of higher education are part of the key issues that the President is excepted to address the nation on Sunday 6th in what will be a televised address on the pandemic situation in Uganda.

According to the health ministry, Uganda is currently facing a second wave of COVID-19 cases with several clusters of positive cases, affecting both the young and old.

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This follows a Cabinet meeting yesterday which looked at various options both the scientists and Ministry of Education officials submitted after they failed to agree on permitting all learners back to school this term.

While education technocrats had proposed that all learners return to school, scientists under the national Covid-19 taskforce said it was risky at the moment and appealed that they wait until they have been vaccinated.

Mr Alex Kakooza, Ministry of Education permanent secretary, told Daily Monitor yesterday that the President would make his final say tomorrow.

“Wait for the announcement on Wednesday,” he said, adding that President Museveni would clear the air on the matter.

However, teachers under their umbrella, Uganda National Teachers’ Union yesterday said their earlier discussions with scientists was not achievable with the latter insisting on waiting for vaccines to reduce coronavirus transmission among learners.

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