Karatina University has announced an indefinite closure following prolonged disruption of academic activities due to ongoing industrial action by the university staff.
In an internal memo dated Monday, November 3, the university’s Senate said it had reached the decision during a special meeting held earlier in the day.
According to the memo, the closure affects all learners except for the School of Health Sciences.
“Following disruption of teaching and learning for the last six weeks of the first semester of 2025/2026 academic year occasioned by university staff industrial action, the Senate, in a special meeting held today, Monday, November 3, 2025, recommended the immediate suspension of all learning activities till further notice except for the School of Health Sciences,” the memo read.
The university further directed all students to leave the institution immediately, setting noon as the deadline for evacuation.
Additionally, the university indicated that student elections that had been scheduled earlier will be rescheduled once learning resumes.
“Therefore, as indicated above, students are hereby advised to vacate the university premises immediately and not later than noon.
“The elections time-table will be updated after resumption of learning to start with earlier planned activities running from November 3, 2025,” the memo added.
While expressing regret over the interruption of academic programs, the university commended students for their patience and understanding during the crisis.
“The University Senate, Management and the Vice Chancellor appreciate all the students for their understanding and cooperation over this period of disruption,” the memo concluded.
