OVER 200 GOLFERS TO GRACE UGANDA GOLF DAY IN MUTHAIGA
By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS
The lush 18-hole par 71 Muthaiga Golf Course is expected to host 220 elite golfers from Nairobi and Uganda for the Uganda Golf Day tournament this coming Saturday.
The KCB-sponsored event will feature members of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Uganda National Oil Corporation, heads of diplomatic missions, sponsors, influential business leaders and stakeholders where action is expected to get underway from 6:30 am.
Speaking ahead of the event, Muthaiga Golf Club Captain Mr. BO Ciera said: “We are honored to host a high-profile event that will see top players from the country and Uganda compete for the top prizes. This event will showcase the value of partnership and competition at a course that is in good shape. We have consistently worked on our course to ensure that it allows the players to display their skills. I am looking forward to the much-awaited event.
Action will tee off at 6:30 am for the morning tee before the 12:30 pm afternoon tee as golfers compete for various prizes. KCB will be represented by Scola Onsongo, Millicent Melo, Aggrey Mulumbi, Timothy Kuria, John Okulo, and Martin Kiambi among others.
“Our involvement in golf is geared towards giving an opportunity to players to enjoy themselves on the course and to participate in local, regional, and international competitions, to put Kenya on the map as a golfing destination. At KCB, we value the importance of partnerships in fostering relationships that ensure shared value and prosperity. We believe that by joining hands with like-minded partners, we can leverage our strengths to build a better future for all,” noted KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru.
KCB, a leader in the sports sponsorship arena continues to be involved in sports in the country as part of the Bank’s larger corporate citizenship agenda in line with its brand purpose For People. For Better.