The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) Alumni Association held its inaugural Charity Golf Challenge at Vetlab Golf Club today, bringing together more than 100 golfers and over 40 sponsors and partners in support of the Association’s long-term agenda.
The tournament is part of an ambitious programme by the Association to strengthen its role as a platform through which alumni can give back to the University and support initiatives that contribute to its future development.
The Alumni Association, headed by its Chairman, Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, MBS, the CEO Kenya National Police DT SACCO, is seeking to build a sustainable platform through which alumni can contribute meaningfully to the University and support present and future generations.
Alumni Association Vice Chairperson Mary Njoki Mbugua said the Association is focused on creating initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the University and its students.
“The Alumni Association is committed to creating a platform that can make a lasting difference in the lives of students and in the development of the University. Through our initiatives, we want to support needy students, promote research and knowledge creation, mentorship programmes and other activities that advance the University’s mission and strengthen the contribution of our alumni.”
The tournament attracted golfers, alumni, corporate partners and other supporters, with the first game teeing off at 6:00 a.m. and the final game concluding at 6:00 p.m. Competition was held across various categories, with golfers battling for top honours and special prizes throughout the day.
The Amateur Overall Winner emerged with 40 points, while the Pro category was won with a score of 67 gross. The Pro Runner-Up carded 72 gross, with the competitive field also producing a number of other strong performances across the different categories.
Speaking during the event, The Co-operative University of Kenya Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kamau Ngamau, PhD, EBS, lauded the Alumni Association for the initiative, saying it would go a long way in supporting the University.
“This is a very important initiative by our Alumni Association. We welcome this partnership and the commitment by our alumni to give back to the University. We look forward to working closely with the Association to support initiatives that will make a meaningful difference to our students and the institution.”
In a message to the Alumni Association and participants, Chairman CPA Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, MBS, said the initiative reflected the responsibility of alumni to remain connected to the institution that shaped their professional journeys.
“An alumni association is more than a network of former students. It is a community with a responsibility to give back, to open doors for those coming after us and to contribute to the continued growth of the institution we call our own. This tournament is a beginning, and we are committed to building an alumni platform that creates meaningful and lasting impact.”
Held under the theme “Swing for Education. Change a Life,” the tournament also featured a golf clinic for guests who did not ordinarily play the sport, giving beginners an opportunity to learn and experience the game.
The Charity Golf Challenge marks the beginning of a broader programme of Alumni Association initiatives aimed at strengthening the bond between CUK and its alumni while creating opportunities to contribute to education, research, mentorship, student support and the University’s wider development.
