Stephen Muchau Githiaka (right) is the new KGU chairman and Richard Wanjalla (left) will be the Vice Chairman.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Vet Lab Sports Club’s Muchau Githiaka has been elected the new chairman of Kenya Golf Union (KGU).

Githiaka who will serve in 2016/17 was elected during the KGU Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the weekend held at Muthaiga Golf Club. He succeeded Anthony Muhoro who will continue sitting in the KGU board as the immediate former Chairman.
Githiaka joined the KGU in 2011 as an Executive and later served as Hon Secretary in 2014 before rising through the ranks to become the Vice Chairman in 2015.
In his maiden speech, the new KGU boss thanked all the golfers for exuding confidence in him and promised to dedicate his services to the Union at his best. He promised to put more synergy on Golf development as well as searching and developing golfing talents across the country.
Githiaka promised to strengthen GOTY by supporting the players as well as the host clubs with technical assistance in course preparations, running events as well as refereeing.
“Golf is a disciplined sport and can contribute towards the country’s economy. I promise to uphold this and engage the relevant stakeholders in making achieving this reality,” said Githiaka.
He further pledged to ensure full implementation of the strategic plan which will guide us in achieving the above mentioned issues. The KGU Strategic plan is founded on the following Key Priority Areas: Customer Service, Golf as a Sport, Infrastructure, facilities & access to golf.
In the meantime, Richard Nyongesa Wanjalla (Muthaiga) was elected as the Vice Chairman while Limuru’s Lucas Marang’a and Karen’s Anthony Murage were elected as the Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer respectively.
Other Executives that were elected include Ndiga Kithae (Thika), Asif Padamshi (Windsor), George Gathu (KAF) Peter Kiguru(Sigona), Vincent Wang’ombe (Limuru )and Ben Omuodo from Royal Nairobi Golf Club. air max 97 air max 97

Bo Ciera in action for the national team previously.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) have decided to field a make shift team for the crucial Victoria Cup between Kenya and Uganda at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club between June 2 and 5.

The event which will be played on a Ryder Cup format will see each country field 10 players.

There was a stand-off between the leading amateur golfers on the Golfer Of The Year series and the Union over the selection criteria of the national team that they boycotted a qualifying tournament. KGU then last week tried to silently solve the matter by summoning the players individually, but they still hit a dead end.

While releasing the program of event, KGU chairman Anthony Muhoro noted that the teams will have an official practice day on Thursday June 2 on the same day the opening ceremony will be held, with competition being played on June 3, 4 and 5.

The makeshift team will be captained by Bo Ciera who is a member of both Muthaiga and Royal Nairobi Golf Club, others in the team are Neer Chandaria, John Gitonga, Mike Kisia, John Lejirmah, Dennis Maara and Moi Lemoshira. Juniors Kibugu Mutahi, Agil Jamal and Elias Indeche have also been included in the team that will be managed by Andrew Chelogoi and coached by Brian Njoroge.

Muhoro who will double up as the tournament director thanked Muthaiga Golf Club for hosting the inaugural event and noted that players will enjoy playing in one of the best championship golf course in Africa. He noted that such events should be encouraged to enhance integration and cohesion amongst East Africa region

Kenya Team:

·         Bo Ciera (Captain)- Muthaiga/ Royal

·         Neer Chandaria- Muthaiga

·         John Gitonga- Muthaiga

·         Mike Kisia- Vet Lab

·         John Lejirmah- Golf Park

·         Moi Lemoshira- vet Lab

·         Dennis Maara- Limuru

·         Mutahi Kibugu(junior)- Muthaiga

·         Agil Jamal- Junior- Nyali

·         Elias Indeche- Golf Park cheap nike air max 90 online cheap nike air max 90 online