By Churchill Cryill Barasa
NAIROBI, Kenya — April 25, 2025 – What began as a competitive round of golf turned into a day of powerful purpose as the 3rd Annual Kenya Education Fund (KEF) Charity Golf Tournament brought together over 200 golfers at Nairobi’s prestigious Karen Country Club. The event, held on the serene, sun-dappled fairways, was not just a sporting affair—it was a mission to empower bright, underserved students across Kenya through education.
With a fundraising target of KSh 1.4 million, the event rallied remarkable support, collecting over KSh 1.8 million through player registration, corporate backing, and raffle activities. The Kenya Education Fund, now in its 19th year, has transformed the lives of more than 4,600 students by providing not just school fees, but also mentorship, life skills, reproductive health education, and career readiness support. Currently, the fund supports 650 students, boasting a 100% transition rate to tertiary institutions in 2025.
KEF Executive Director and Founder Dominic Muasya lauded the turnout and spirit of giving, emphasizing the need to build a culture where more Kenyans embrace structured philanthropy. “We’re here not just to play, but to give children across the country a fighting chance,” he said. His sentiments were echoed by KEF County Director Francis Nganga, who highlighted that the number of students KEF can support directly depends on donations received each year.
Major sponsors of this year’s tournament included Prudential Life Assurance Kenya, KCB Foundation, Complete Solutions Insurance Brokers, and East Africa Safari Ventures—companies whose partnerships have been key in driving KEF’s mission forward. Prudential’s Head of Marketing, Nancy Wonder, urged Kenyans to offer whatever support they can—be it financial, time, or resources—to help students who would otherwise never see the inside of a classroom.
The tournament also celebrated the skill and determination of its participants, with homegrown golfing talent Harriett Kaguru claiming the title of overall winner. Beyond the green, attendees enjoyed the “Raffle for Education,” where lucky winners took home luxury getaways, fine dining experiences, and other exclusive prizes.
Looking to the future, Muasya revealed plans to expand the KEF golf tournament to other counties, aiming to mobilize even more community support and raise awareness of the challenges facing thousands of deserving but disadvantaged students.
As the final putt dropped and the sun dipped below the horizon at Karen, what lingered was more than applause—it was the shared commitment of a community determined to drive real, lasting change through the power of education.