The Co‑operative University of Kenya (CUK) Alumni Association staged its inaugural Charity Golf Challenge at Vetlab Golf Club, attracting more than 100 golfers and over 40 corporate sponsors and partners.

The tournament is part of an ambitious alumni programme intended to build a sustainable platform for former students to give back to the university through financial support and mentorship.

Chairman Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, MBS, who also serves as CEO of Kenya National Police DT SACCO, said the association aims to support present and future generations of CUK students.

Vice‑Chairperson Mary Njoki Mbugua emphasized that the association’s initiatives are designed to create lasting impact for the university and its learners.

The day’s schedule began with a 6:00 a.m. tee‑off and concluded at 6:00 p.m., featuring multiple competition categories and special prizes for top performers.

An amateur golfer won the overall amateur category with 40 points, while the professional division was claimed with a 67‑gross score; the runner‑up posted a 72‑gross score.

Co‑operative University of Kenya Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Kamau Ngamau praised the alumni initiative, stating it would significantly support the university’s mission and students.

The event, themed “Swing for Education – Change a Life,” also offered a golf clinic for beginners, allowing non‑golfers to learn the sport.

Organisers described the challenge as the first step in a broader series of alumni‑led projects aimed at funding scholarships, research, mentorship programmes and overall university development.