VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 26TH FEBRUARY 2019 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Realizing Major Milestones Improved Commu- nication Platforms CUAA Registration Alumni Networking Fora Alumni Relations Conference Caption describing picture or graphic. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Mission and Core 2 From right to Left: Prof.Stanely Kagwanja, former DVC (Finance, Administration and Planning), Prof. Erastus Njoka - Chuka University Vice Chancellor, Livingstone Makori-CUAA Values Chairperson and Mary Esther Wawira– Former CUAA Sec Gen. displaying some of the books CUAA had donated to Chuka University Library. huka University Alumni it has managed to secure crucial (www.chukaalumni.org), social About CUAA 2 Association Leadership tools and put in place mecha- media channels such as (a Twit- assumed office on March 2018. nisms to improve its functionality ter handle; @chukaalumni, within the social sphere, the uni- Chuka University Alumni Asso- Membership Cate- 3 Since then, it has been making serious efforts towards achieving versity and the society at large ciation Facebook Page and You- gories the vision of being exemplary through online and offline plat- tube show called Quest Show. alumni association by champion- forms. The association is pur- This Youtube show will be fea- Scholarship Con- 5 ing the welfare of its members posed to reach all Chuka Univer- turing success stories of alumni ference and stakeholders. The association sity graduates across the globe. members with an intention of believes that through unity, it can Among things that the associa- encouraging the spirit of entre- Alumni Sacco 6 achieve development. That ex- tion has achieved is the establish- preneurship and hard work plains why for the past few years, ment of a website among members. Networking Fora 7 Alumni Relations 8 ssociation is expecting to Diplomacy Awards where Professor Erastus Njoka as a way Conference launch Partial Scholarship alumni members wishing to fur- of honouring his contributions to Kitty to help its members who ther their studies can apply for a the Chuka University. The asso- wish to further their studies at partial sponsorship which should ciation will get in touch with the Chuka University. be covering Thesis Fees for Mas- university senate to share the idea In a bid to come up with a sustain- ters and PhD degrees. That spon- of seeking partnership on this able achievers and award scheme, sorship will be partial and one- plan. This will be shared when it the association intends to come up off. The scheme is named after is ready. with a Professor Erastus Njoka PAGE 2 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 elcome to the First Issue of the Chuka U n i v e r s i t y Alumni Association Pub- University alumni Association News- licity Subcommittee, Executive Committee letter! and more than 10,000 members for their sup- This publication is one of our communica- port and everyone who contributed to the tion platforms where we are going to high- production of this newsletter. light the association’s efforts to meet its In this issue, we capture, some of the activi- constitutional obligations to the Chuka ties that we have done since we assumed University Student Community, Alumni office, what we are currently doing and lastly Members, The Alma Mater and the com- what we will do to achieve our dream. munity at large! Alumni association con- We wish to request for your feedback, sug- tinue to take pride in the steps that we have gestions, positive criticism, and ideas to taken in bringing together our alumni make our association better for us all through members and harness them towards one the communications channels provided at the common agenda of development. last page of this publication. Thank you! Indeed, I wish to congratulate the Chuka Livingstone Ochwando Makori Chuka University Alumni As- rent regime was elected. The how we can better this premier Pro- sociation (CUAA) was formed association was registered phetic university. in 2015. Its first Annual Gen- officially under office of regis- eral Meeting was held and trar of societies in line with the The Chuka University Alumni Asso- Interim office bearers were Societies Act 2012 (Cap 108) ciation through its leadership is work- elected. In 2016 March, the ing around the clock to continuously Association held its 2nd Annual The association seeks to bring bring together the Alumni to partici- General meeting and its office together all students, former pate in the Alma Mater as they social- bearers were elected for a pe- students friends and well wish- ize and network in line with the asso- riod of two years. In 2018, the ers of Chuka University to- ciation’s vision and mission . association held its 3rd Annual gether to forge a way forward General Meeting and its cur- To be an Exemplary Alumni Association Core Values championing the well-being of all Chuka Teamwork University alumni and stakeholders. Accountability Service Commitment To unite and promote interests of the es- Integrity teemed members and vigorously support the development and leadership of Chuka University by mobilizing requisite re- 1. Convocational membership sources to achieve excellence in education, 2. Associate membership training, research and extension for sus- 3. Full membership tainable national and global advancement. 4. Honorary membership 5. Life membership ALUMNI NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 From CUAA Constitution 2018, let’s look at 8. Provide programmes and services that de- the objectives . velop professional and personal skills of members of the Association. The objectives of CUAA shall be to: 9. Provide members of the Association with 1. Establish and maintain a mutually benefi- industrial networking opportunities for cial relationship between Chuka Univer- career advancement. sity and its Alumni. 10. Promote membership subscription and 2. Develop Alumni programmes that pro- growth of the Association. mote effective networks among members. 11. Create an endowment fund to cater for 3. Support the University in the growth and bursaries, scholarships and fellowships for development of its socio-cultural and co- current students and the Alumni. curricular activities. 12. Make plausible and tangible recommenda- 4. Authorize, promote and assist in the for- tions to Chuka University Management mation of local and international chapters. and Council for promotion of the welfare and image of the University at large. 5. Engage in resource mobilization and fund- raising activities to assist the University. 13. Create Chapter (Branches as may be de- termined from time to time. 6. Recommend persons who may fill the post of Chancellor of the University. 14. The Association shall be non-political 7. Assist the University to initiate and organ- 15. Promote welfare of alumni members. ize an achievers award scheme. ALUMNI NEWSLETTER VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 Professor Erastus Njoka Diplomacy Awards 20,000) per applicant. ii. Must have fully subscribed The criteria for awarding the sponsor- b) PhD Level as an alumni member and in “The scheme is ship will be as follows: i. Must have a masters or undergradu- good standing at least two years a) Masters Level ate degree of Chuka University iii. Must have a current PhD named after admission not more than a year i. Must have a diploma or undergradu- Professor ate degree of Chuka University old in any programme of any ii. Must have gotten 60 points (Second University in Kenya Erastus Njoka as Upper) and above or its equivalent iv. The award will be limited to iii. Must have fully subscribed as an one person and up to a maximum a way of alumni member and in good standing for of Kenya Shillings fifty thousand at least two years (KSH. 50,000) only honouring his iv. Must attach a current admission contributions to letter not more than one year in any Once kitty is officially launched, programme of Chuka University forms of application will be v.The award will be limited to five (5) the Chuka available on the website. people and up to a maximum of Kenya University” shillings twenty thousand shillings (Ksh. 1. Some of the Chuka University Class Representatives pose for a group photo with the Alumni Association Chairperson after the Chuka University Class reps training 2018. 2. Mr. Lucas Sagire (Executive Committee Member ) awarding a member during the CUAA’s Scholarship conference held in December, 2018. 3. CUAA Members pose for a photo with Chuka University Management after 2017 AGM ALUMNI NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 n line with objective (viii) is our CUAA ast year, the Association held a successful Scholarship con- ference for the 2018 graduands. The Scholarship brought Constitution, which is to provide pro- together different stakeholders, Corporate Staffing, who grammes and services that develop profes- pitched a CV Clinic, Uniserve Kenya who highlighted differ- sional and personal skills of our members, ent skills to apply when looking for scholarships and many the association intends to hold a Sports Day “attendees more firms. At the end of the one day conference, attendees recorded a satisfactory remark as some got jobs out of the within the university every year. This year, recorded a exercise. the association will focus on football and satisfactory Going forward, the scholarship conference will be carried on rugby. The association is in discussion with the prize-giving day. The association shall organize an annual Kenya Rugby Union officials and Rugby alumni prize-giving day that will cut across alumni and con- remark as Alumni Players with the aim of having one tinuing students. Firms and individuals of interest will be major event which will enable Chuka Uni- some got approached for partnerships for this event. The prize-giving versity students who love rugby to learn jobs out of day will be held on the last Friday of the month of November or the first Friday of December every year.