MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of AKU is to bring all Kenyans in Utah together with the goal of uniting our community for the common good

OBJECTIVES

~ To be part of the bridge between college and university students and those already in the work force ~
~ To provide for professional fellowship among members, prospective members and related persons in the communities ~
~ To advice/counsel new students regarding tuition, enrollment and any other issues that pertain to new students ~
~ To provide a forum for discussion of matters of professional concern, to foster and support the programs and services of the organization ~
~ To organize activities that bring all Kenyans and their families together ~

Sunday, July 26, 2009

AKU's 1st (inaugural) social event July 25, 2009!


It was a wonderful AKU social event that enjoyed a superb turnout! Hats go off for the Eringos' (Wambui & Kobia) for their unparalleled organization and hosting skills -- Wambui, the group will definitely miss you...fare thee well! Similarly, AKU's interim officials would like to extend MUCH gratitude to ALL AKU members (and their families and friends) for their turnout, time & material contributions that enabled the event to attain such exemplary success -- the mouth watering nyama choma, kachumbari, rice, chapos, mandaos and a plethora of drinks (just to mention a few), went beyond expectations! THANK YOU ALL!

We welcome all the newly selected AKU-area reps for the various Utah regions -- you'll be very valuable in linking AKU to all Kenyans (and their families) in Utah -- both currently in Utah and those new (future) Kenyans who will come to Utah. All members should keep eyes peeled and alert the officials & reps as the identify/meet Kenyans around Utah. With the reps on board, we'll now engross ourselves in drafting and circulating the AKU's by-laws for your review and implementation thereafter.

We love you ALL! Stay tuned as more events will soon be on. Don't forget to visits with AKU's treasurer (Priscilla) and start remitting your annual membership fee. This is your association, build it and move it to the net level!

Please, see AKU's yahoo group for details on more snaps at the fete, visit AKU's yahoo groups (http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/aku-09/)...under PHOTOS link and facebook, to witness for yourselves! Email me any other different snaps that you may have taken at the event which you may wish to share with others and I'll upload too.

God bless.

Dr. Chris Olola
AKU-VP

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

REMEMBER...the social this Sat 25th!!!!

Please, remember to attend the AKU's Major Social Event at the Eringo's (3480 W 5620 S, SLC, UT) this coming Sat July 25, 2009 at 4pm. Keep time. Come one, come ALL!!

Chris
(for Kobia, Director of Operations, AKU)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

AKU's Major Social Event at the Eringo's (3480 W 5620 S, SLC, UT)

Hello all,
First of all, thanks a lot to Chris for the tremendous effort he has put in in streamlining communication for our group.

As announced earlier, all Kenyans are invited for an AKU get together at my place on Saturday, July 25th. Please set the date aside. While I haven't inquired around for the most appropriate time, I believe we will be meeting at around 4pm. I will pass on more information as we make further arrangements for our meeting.

I hope to see you all on the 25th. Please pass the message to our fellow Kenyans and remind them to sign up to our Yahoo! Group and on Facebook.

Always,
Kobia.

Nchi yetu tunayoipenda!!

Nchi yetu tunayoipenda!!
The committee of the Association of Kenyans in Utah (AKU) welcomes you to this blog. AKU is an association of and for ALL Kenyans and their families who reside in Utah, USA. This is a VERY preliminary phase of this blog and therefore, suggestions are highly encouraged. You are also encouraged to:

1. URGENTLY contact the Treasurer and register yourself and family as AKU members.

2. Spread the great news of AKU's registration with Utah authorities as a no-profit and non-political association and encourage them to register as AKU members.

3. Visit the following links and register your emails addresses so that you can keep abreast with events and news in AKU:

(a) Please, subscribe to AKU listserv TODAY...send an email to: aku-09-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk .....and follow any instructions that follow thereon.

(b) Visit AKU's home page for latest updates:
...Group home page :http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/aku-09

...To post message to all AKU group members send it to: aku-09@yahoogroups.co.uk

3. Stay updated with info in AKU's Blog and stay on the loop with others in AKU's facebook:

...visit for mission, objectives, regular updates: http://aku-09.blogspot.com/

To join AKU's FB, invite AKU as a friend via: akuusa09@gmail.com

Welcome and enjoy.

Chris Olola
Interim Treasurer, AKU
(on behalf of the Interim AKU Committee)
July 04, 2009