Koyonzo Secondary School Alumni Association Marks Annual General Meeting with Pomp and Vision for the Future

    By Godfrey Wamalwa
There was a vibrant display of pomp and color as the Alumni Association of Koyonzo Secondary School (AAKSS) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Darrell Paradise Resort in Bungoma. The event saw a significant turnout of former students, all gathered to reconnect, celebrate, and lay the groundwork for strengthening the association.
The meeting provided an ideal opportunity for alumni to bond, reflect on their shared experiences, and discuss future initiatives aimed at improving the institution. For many, it was the first time in years to meet face-to-face, reinforcing the sense of community and commitment to their alma mater.
Koyonzo Secondary School, established in the mid-1990s in Matungu, began as a mixed-gender institution. However, in 2013, the school underwent a transformation when girls were relocated to a separate facility, and the school became an all-boys institution in 2014.
Mrs. Francisca Wamukoya, Chair Emeritus and a distinguished Mathematics and Business teacher at Nangina Girls, took the alumni through the history of the association. She shared how the idea for the alumni group first emerged from a small welfare group of passionate individuals. Early members included Silas Sammy Makokha, Churchill Wanyera, Mark Rupia, Jeff Okara, and herself.
“Initially, we were a small group with a shared goal: to give back to our school. We would visit, plant trees, and encourage teachers during school functions. It was not until our former principal, Mr. Stima Sammy, introduced us to a bright but needy student that we realized the potential impact we could make by organizing formally,” said Wamukoya.
It was then that the decision to register the association was born. With the help of legal experts and former students, they secured official registration, giving the association the structure it needed to grow. “There is no one more invested in the success of a school than its former students,” Wamukoya emphasized. “Now, our focus is on ensuring Koyonzo Secondary School regains its former glory and produces quality results once again.”
Association Chairperson, Mr. Joseph Martin Mulama, also addressed the gathering, expressing his gratitude to those who had attended and for the unwavering support from members. “We still have a long way to go, but with the support of each and every one of you, we can achieve great things. The key is unity – working together as one strong family,” said Mulama.
Legal experts Wakili Robert Ojou and Wakili Geoffrey Okara were also recognized for their instrumental role in the association’s success. Both have been at the forefront of ensuring the association remains strong and operational.
Looking ahead, the Alumni Association has set its sights on rolling out several initiatives that will add value to the school and its students beyond the usual welfare contributions. One of the significant resolutions made during the AGM was to secure a representative slot for the alumni on the school’s board. This will ensure that the voices of the alumni are considered in the administration and decision-making processes at the school.
As the meeting concluded, members left with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to contribute to the future of Koyonzo Secondary School and strengthen the bond among its alumni. The association’s continued efforts aim to ensure that the school not only remains a center of academic excellence but also thrives with the active involvement of its former students.  Read More