Kenya High Alumnae Society golf tourney tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club

Around 160 golfers gathered at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Friday, July 10, for the inaugural BOMA Charity Golf Day as the Kenya High School Alumnae Society launched a fundraising drive targeting Ksh10 million this year to support financially vulnerable students and school development projects.

The tournament, organised by the society’s Endowment Fund Trust under the theme “From Limited Dreams to Limitless Hope” brought together alumni, corporate partners and supporters for a day of golf with a purpose.

Funds raised will help pay school fees for underprivileged girls at Kenya High School while also supporting key projects at the national girls’ school.

Chair of the Endowment Fund Trust Maria Nyamai Mbugua said the golf tournament expands the society’s fundraising efforts which have previously centred on the annual Boma Educational Run.

“Our committee is tasked with the responsibility of fundraising and the main reason we fundraise is to meet the practical needs of current students whose parents are unable to pay school fees or who are facing financial challenges,” she said.

Mbugua said the trust also supports projects that improve the learning environment, citing the furnishing of the school’s new dining hall as one of its recent achievements.

She added that previous editions of the Boma Educational Run helped clear school fee balances for between 16 and 20 Form Four students.

The inaugural golf tournament was introduced after alumni golfers expressed interest in participating in the society’s fundraising activities.

“When we did the runs, the golfers said we had not considered them. This year we decided to go with golf so that we could broaden our fundraising efforts and bring in more people to support the girls at the school,” Mbugua said.

She said about 158 golfers had registered for the event, with organisers expecting between 158 and 200 participants by the close of play.

“Our target for this year is KSh10 million and this is our first initiative. Throughout the year, we’ll have ongoing fundraising efforts to get to that target,” she added.

Among those taking part was Kenya High School alumna Nyawira Njuki, Class of 1999, who described the event as an opportunity to reconnect while making a difference.

“I’ve had a wonderful experience playing with former classmates. Not only have we enjoyed a wonderful day out on the course, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to give back,” she said.

Njuki noted that the proceeds would enable the Endowment Fund Trust to support underprivileged girls at Kenya High School.

She also praised the playing conditions at Royal Nairobi Golf Club adding that the Royal Nairobi Golf Club course had provided an enjoyable challenge for participants.

Furthermore, Mbugua encouraged former students to join the Kenya High School Alumnae Society and contribute to initiatives that support the school’s future.

“We encourage our old girls to become members so they can serve through the different committees. We want to continue living up to our motto: To serve is to reign.”