DeKUTAA Welfare Fund
Supporting our alumni community through mutual aid, financial assistance, and collective solidarity.
About the Welfare Fund
Our commitment to supporting alumni through life's challenges and opportunities.
DeKUTAA Welfare Fund
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELFARE FUND —Policy and Procedures
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Alumni Association (DeKUTAA) aims to offer members an avenue for managing their welfare in case of death of a loved one. This is in line with ensuring that members obtain adequate support whenever such unpredictable circumstances arise. The number of fund awards are determined with consideration for changing circumstances, availability of funds and the needs of the DeKUTAA.
Core Principles of Our Welfare Fund
Solidarity
Supporting fellow alumni in times of need through collective contributions.
Protection
Providing financial security for members facing unexpected hardships.
Support
Offering assistance for medical emergencies, educational support, and other welfare needs.
Community
Strengthening alumni bonds through mutual aid and support systems.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Alumni Association (DeKUTAA) aims to offer members an avenue for managing their welfare in case of death of a member or a loved one.
Mission
To provide sustainable financial support and welfare assistance to members during bereavement and times of need through a stable and well-managed fund.
Our Objectives
The purpose of this policy is provide financial aid to members and for capacity building projects or programs for the direct benefit of members. The fund will therefore ensure a stable and continuous source of funding program that will support members’ welfare as benevolent. Specifically, the Welfare Fund policy will:
1.Create a fund that will produce enough investment gains to be spent exclusively in awarding funds to bereaved members.
2.Provide members with some financial means to send off their loved ones.
3.Offer support to members to prevent cases of alumni platforms being turned into harambee platforms.
The fund will be used for the sole purpose of awarding financial aid to needy members, will be treated as endowment principal money, and will not be used for any other purposes under any circumstances.
Welfare Fund Committee
Meet the dedicated team managing the welfare fund and supporting our alumni community.
Sharon Mukami Nyaga
Sharon is the Executive committee treasurer and will serve as an ex-official member of the welfare committee.
Welfare Fund Policy
Key Policy Guidelines
Membership Eligibility
All registered alumni in good standing are eligible for welfare support after 6 months of consistent contributions.
Contribution Structure
Members contribute a minimum of KES 500 monthly or KES 6,000 annually.
Benefit Categories
Support covers medical emergencies, funeral expenses, educational grants, and disaster relief.
Application Process
Requests must be submitted with supporting documentation for committee review.
Approval Timeline
Applications are processed within 14 days of submission for urgent cases.
Welfare Policy
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELFARE FUND —Policy and Procedures
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- Version: 1.0
- Last Updated: 5/12/2026
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