Philip Wahome, head of PR Multichoice (2nd right), presents a Ksh 1 million cheque to Peter Kanyago, Chairman KOGL (2nd left), they are flanked by KGU Chairman Muchau Githiaka (Left) and Kathleen Kihanya of KOGL (Right).

By AMANDA DAMARIS

MultiChoice Kenya, via DStv, has announced a Sh1 million sponsorship package for this year’s Barclays Kenya Golf Open which kicks off tomorrow with the pro-am challenge.

MultiChoice sponsorship of the 2017 tournament further deepens DStv commitment to golf and sport across Kenya.

“The money will go towards covering administrative costs incurred by organisers of the week-long event,” said Mr. Philip Wahome, MultiChoice Kenya Corporate Communications Manager.

He, further added, “DStv will also be on ground to showcase its mix of premium content through interactive golfing activities and games for both children and adults.”

Speaking while signing the partnership deal with Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL), Mr. Wahome also reiterated MultiChoice’s long-term commitment to the Kenyan market through investment in local content and talent.

“This partnership with the KOGL is a clear indication of our pursuit to support various existing local sports in the country. We have already invested in world-class content and DStv showcase all major golfing tourneys around the world,” he added.

KOGL tournament’s Publicity and Marketing Director, Kathleen Kihanya appreciated the support by DStv to provide financial support for lovers of the sport around the continent.

“Our seven-year partnership with MultiChoice has helped raise the profile of the tournament and I commend DStv for their continued support to the Kenya Golf Open tournament,” said Ms. Kihanya.

DStv customers will also get a chance to sample the top of the range DStv Explora decoder, sample DStv Now application and pay their subscriptions and buy decoders at the venue.

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By AMANDA DAMARIS

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has named a four-member national team that will participate in this year’s Region 5 (formerly Zone VI Championships) slated for Nkana Golf Club in Kitwe, Zambia on April 10-14.

In the team are Kenya Railways Golf Club duo of Alfred Nandwa and Samuel Njoroge and Limuru Country Club’s John Karichu and Edwin Mundanyi of Vet Lab Sports Club..

The team will be accompanied by KGU Chairman Muchau Githiaka, Vice Chairman-cum-Tournament Director Mr. Richard Wanjalla and KGU Head Coach John Patrick van Liefland

According to KGU, The team was selected based on the current Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) ranking.

Head coach Liefland said the players are in high spirits and has exuded confidence of Kenya putting up a great show in one of the most prestigious tournament in Africa.

Kenya joins twelve other countries from Africa that will be battling out for the coveted trophy in the five-day event.

Other countries that will be participating include Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.

In the meantime, there were changes that were a raft of changes introduced in the tournament last year on the format of play with the event being exclusively for the Region 5 countries.

However, Kenya, Mauritius and Uganda from non-region 5 have been invited and will field a team of four players each.

Each member of Region 5 is eligible to front two teams of four-balls while Mauritius, Uganda and Kenya will field only one team each.

Kenya has only won the event once when it was held in Botswana capital Gaborone in 2010. cheap air max 95 cheap air max 95