- Pwani University students raise concerns over lecture hall conditions
- Learners demand action to improve seating and learning facilities
- Students propose online classes for crowded common units
A section of students at Pwani University has given the institution’s administration 30 days to address what they describe as an acute shortage of seats in lecture halls, or introduce online classes for common units.
The students say the shortage has persisted for years, forcing learners to endure congested lecture halls and, in some cases, attend classes without adequate seating.
They argue that the situation is unacceptable in a university environment, noting that they worked hard in secondary school to secure admission and deserve decent conditions conducive to learning.
The students have warned that they will launch a 30-day campaign to draw attention to the problem if the administration fails to act.
Rather than holding street demonstrations, the students say they will attend lectures, sit on floors where necessary, document the conditions through photographs and videos, and circulate the material on social media.
They believe the online campaign will draw national attention to the challenges facing the university and trigger debate over the institution’s management and learning environment.
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The students have also appealed to their elected representatives to allow them to raise their concerns without intimidation or harassment. They want student leaders to observe the situation as their campaign unfolds, rather than attempting to stop them from highlighting the challenges they face.
According to the students, the countdown began on Thursday, September 17, with the 30-day period expected to place pressure on the university administration to respond to their concerns.
They have called for either additional lecture hall seating and improved learning facilities, or the adoption of Zoom classes, particularly for common units that attract large numbers of students.
Ultimately, the students say their action is intended to highlight the conditions they experience in their pursuit of higher education and push the university to provide an environment that supports effective learning.
By Salim Mwachofi
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