Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA)

The Kenya Utalii College Alumni Association (KUCAA) was formed and registered in February 1997 as a legal entity that is non-political, non-religious, non-profit making and gender non-discriminatory. It was launched 0n 26th November 1998, at a ceremony graced by the then minister for tourism and wildlife, Hon. Henry Kosgey. The association aims to bring together all graduates and friends of the college. 

The Association’s Vision

To be the leading alumni Association in Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

The Association’s Mission
 
To represent the common interests of the members and to utilize their talents and knowledge in support of Kenya Utalii College in its quest to consolidate its position as a leading centre of excellence in hospitality and tourism education.

The Executive Committee

The association is governed by the executive committee as the top organ headed by the chairperson. Other members of the committee are the secretary general, the treasurer, vice chairperson, assistant secretary, assistant treasurer, deputy director of studies alumni and placement and the alumni coordinator. Current office bearers are:

Chairman - Mr. Ezekiel Minabo
Vice Chairperson - Ms Liz Ayany
Treasurer - Mr. Peter Muindi
Secretary General - Mr. Reuben Argut
Vice Treasurer - Mrs Fanice Maloba
Vice Secretary General - Mr.Tony  Muiruri

Deputy Director of Studies (Alumni & Placement) - Mr. John Wandaka
Alumni Coordinator - Mr. Benard Amaya

The Objectives

• To encourage interaction between Kenya Utalii College and its alumni
• To inform the alumni about the work, development and general activities at the Kenya Utalii College.
• To engender support or the Kenya Utalii College and its various undertakings from alumni.
• To defend common interests of the A    alumni and represent matters of general concern to the authorities, the industry, the unions and the public at large.
• To be a forum that will bring together the Alumni who are professionals within the Hospitality and Tourism industry in an environment in which they can exchange their experiences and know- how.
• The Association shall be non-political, non-religious, non-profit making and gender discriminatory.
• To establish branches in Kenya and other countries.
• To provide advisory and consultancy services to alumni in establishment Hospitality and tourism undertakings
• To liaise with and be affiliated to other professional organizations for the promotion of professionalism in the Hospitality and Tourism industry and generally for the attainment of the above objectives.
• To initiate and support research and development projects, publish and disseminate results.
  

The KUCAA Newsletter

The association launched a quarterly e- newsletter (KUCAA News). KUCAA members are advised to send their articles for publishing. The first issue of the newsletter was released on 28th January 2010 during the reunion day.

Membership Card
All registered members will be issued with a membership card upon payment of membership fee of Kshs. 1000(one thousand) and an equivalent amount for subscription.

The Upcoming Events

Annual General Meeting in May 2010, date to be confirmed.