KCB Nyeri Branch Manager Ronald Mwambia presents the overall winner’s award to Richard Kibicho during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour Caddies Tournament at Nyeri
Club on September 15.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Richard Kibicho produced a stellar performance to win the KCB East Africa Golf Tour Caddie Tournament held at the 9-hole Nyeri Club. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

He overcame a field of more than 100 caddies in an intense competition. The handicap 1 golfer returned a solid 72 nett to claim the top spot in the highly competitive event.

Kibicho, who was elated after his victory, said the triumph was a culmination of hard work and focus. “This win means a lot to me because it proves that dedication and consistency pay off. Playing against such a strong field of caddies pushed me to give my best, and I am proud to take this victory home. My goal is to keep improving and represent caddies at even higher levels of the game,” he remarked.

Daniel Mwangi, playing off handicap 8, emerged as the first runner-up with 77 nett, while handicap 6 golfer Patrick Abira secured the second runner-up position after also returning 77 nett.

In Division Two, Brian Ngari (handicap 29) dominated with an impressive 65 nett, followed closely by Brian Munene (handicap 28) on 67 nett, with Samuel Nderitu (handicap 20) also carding 67 nett to finish third.

The ladies’ category was equally competitive. In Division One, handicap 14 golfer Mary Gathoni topped the leaderboard with 83 nett, ahead of handicap 12 player Wangari Njoroge (93 nett) and handicap 16’s Winnie Kanyo (95 nett).

Gathoni expressed her pride after lifting the title: “Today’s victory is a huge encouragement. It shows that women caddies are equally capable of excelling in this sport. I believe this will inspire more women to step forward and pursue their golfing dreams,” she said.

In Division Two, handicap 29 golfer Jane Mukami stole the show with a superb 65 nett, with Quinto Wangechi (handicap 31) finishing second on 68 nett, and Edith Wambui (handicap 30) taking third after carding 70 nett.

The Nyeri event added yet another memorable chapter to the ongoing KCB East Africa Golf Tour, which continues to provide a platform for caddies across the region to showcase their talent, sharpen their skills, and gain recognition in the sport.

Overall Gross Lady Winner Cherono Kipkorir in action during Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA

Teenage sensation Cherono Kipkorir punched above her weight to emerge the Overall Gross Lady Winner during the Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday, September 14, 2025. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The 15-year-old, who won this leg of the series during the 2021 edition, carded an impressive 79 strokes playing off handicap 7 to floor the ladies on the course and book her spot for the Grand Finale set to be held at Muthaiga Golf Club on November 28, 2025.

Kevin Juma, the 2025 Royal Nairobi Golf Club Champion, played to his status and emerged the Overall Men Winner after scoring 71 off handicap 2, joining Cherono on the list of golfers heading to the finale, from a field of 263 golfers that turned up at Royal.

Tesha Magira in action during Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series.

Brian Gachuba (handicap 6) emerged the Division One winner with 39 points as John Juma (handicap 19) and Flora Mutahi (handicap 24) won the men and lady Division Two titles with 44 points a-piece. Tribhovan Chavda won the Division Three title after carding 43 points.

Cherise Wachira (handicap 11) posted 37 points to emerge the junior winner and also make the list of six who will represent the club at Muthaiga in November, the others being Cherono, Kevin Juma, John Juma, Mutahi, and Chavda.

Alex Kiome and Joseph Mokaya were the guest and staff winners respectively, scoring 38 and 36 points in that order.

Apart from winning the junior title, Wachira also had the longest drive among ladies as Collins Too took the honors among men. Hesbon Odumbe and Mary Cox hit closest to the pin.

Overall Gross Men Kevin Juma is awarded by the NCBA Kenya Managing Director James Gossip after triumphing at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series

NCBA Kenya Managing Director James Gossip said: Congratulations to the winners for the day. I hope everyone enjoyed today even as we gear toward the grand finale at Muthaiga. AT NCBA, we will continue giving golfers a platform to grow not just on the course, but also in life.”

Action in the series now heads to Nanyuki Golf Club on Saturday, September 20, where more golfers will be looking to secure their spots in the grand finale as the series enters the homestretch.