David Wakhu in action.

By DANIELLA APIYO

Golf Park’s David Wakhu, Railway’s Njuguna Ngugi and Thika’s Simon Ngige were inseparable after the second round of this year’s Jamii Telecom PGK Masters at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club as they shared an over night lead, all on two under par 140.

Ngige posted the best score of the day, a three under par 68 score but his first round score of one over par 72 meant that he could only share the lead with Wakhu and Ngugi who posted identical scores of one under par 70 in both the first and second rounds.

Muthaiga’s Nicholas Rokoine and Golf Park’s Tony Omuli are hot on the leaders heels, trailing the trio by a single shot. Rokoine returned scores of 73 and 68, while Omuli returned scores of 72, 69.

Mumias’ Dismas Indiza is placed sixth on level par 142 (73, 69), while Greg Snow, Anil Shah and Brian Njoroge are tied seventh on two over par 144.

Selected Results after econd round:

David Wakhu        140

Njuguna Ngugi     140

Simon Ngige          140

Nicholas Rokoine 141

Tony Omuli            141

Dismas Indiza       142

Greg Snow             144

Anil Shah               144

Brian Njoroge       144

Frank Matilo         146

David Odhiambo  146

Nelson Simwa       147

David Opati           148

P. Kasozi (UG)      148

Riz Charania         148

Stefan Anderson  149 cheap nike air max 97 cheap nike air max 97

Safaricom Enterprise Business Unit Director, Rita Okuthe hands over a dummy cheque to Muchau Githiaka (right) Vice Chairman of Kenya Golf Union. Looking on is Anthony Muhoro, Chairman of Kenya Golf Union.

By CORRESPONDENT

Mobile phone provider Safaricom has committed Sh4 million towards the 2016 Barclays Kenya Open, as part of its commitment to be the tournaments sole connectivity provider.

Safaricom will supply a mix of cutting edge technologies that will aim to streamline communications at the globally recognized event which attracts players and spectators from across the world.

“The Kenya Open continues to form a key part of the global golfing calendar. We are pleased to be associated with the event once again as sole connectivity provider. The Kenya Open continues to enhance the image of Kenya on the global map and it also offers our professionals an opportunity to play with their peers from all over the world,” said Rita Okuthe, Director – Safaricom Business.

Under the terms of the partnership, Safaricom Business will provide an ultra-modern media centre at the venue. The centre will be fitted with computers and high speed internet access to allow journalists to file stories as well act as the communication center for the professionals and the tournament directors.

The media centre will be equipped with computers with high internet connectivity speeds supported by the firm’s high speed Wifi and 4G networks. In addition, Safaricom will set up a cyber café for the professional golfers to access the internet.

The media centre will also be equipped with additional facilities such as fax machines, phone lines, photocopiers and much more with the aim to allow for efficient, real time communication.

Speaking during the same event, Mr. Muchau Githaka, Director, Kenya Open Golf LTD, said that the success of the tournament was based on key and strategic partnerships like the one with Safaricom.

“We would not have a successful event without the generous sponsorship of partners like Safaricom. It is through sponsorships that we achieve our goal of a successful tournament, filled with fun activities for everyone. Our sponsors represent a bold step toward internationalizing the game of golf, attracting new and younger generations to the game,” said Mr. Muchau.

The Barclays Kenya Open is part of the European Golf Tour with a high level of visibility globally. Several local and international players will be gunning for the top prizes and a chance to play in the European PGA. This year’s tournament will be played from March 17^th 2016 at the Karen Golf Club. cheap nike air max 97 cheap nike air max 97