Michael Karanga in action during a previous NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship tournament.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield is set to take place from October 4th to 6th, 2024, at the Nandi Bears Golf Club. This event has attracted 74 talented amateur players from across the country. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The tournament will feature a competitive field, with notable players to watch including home players Nelson Koech, Elly Barno, Ebill Omollo from Vet Lab Sports Club, and Daniel Kiragu from Muthaiga Golf Club.

The tournament will be without the top four players in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) rankings: Michael Karanga, John Lejirma, Elvis Muigua, and Adel Balala. These players will be representing Kenya in the Africa Region IV Championship, taking place simultaneously from October 2nd to 6th, 2024, in Kigali.

The NCBA Nandi Bear Open Shield aims not only to crown a champion but also to promote the sport of golf across the region. NCBA Bank and other local sponsors have sponsored the event which seeks to provide a platform for golfers to showcase their skills while encouraging participation at all levels.

The Prize Money for the event is set at Ksh. 400, 000, where the winner will walk away with Ksh. 92,500.

‘We are happy to return to Nandi Bears Golf Club and extend our heartfelt thanks to the management for their exceptional organization. We also express our deep appreciation to our sponsors, led by NCBA, for their unwavering support of our elite golfers,” said Brian Akun, Hon. Secretary of the Kenya Golf Union.

“This is one of the ongoing 28 events in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) 2024 Calendar organized by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and sponsored by NCBA which counts as a Golfer of the Year award and offers a platform for golfers to earn points to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR),” he added.

KCB Group CEO Paul Russo on the putting green during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the 9-hole Nanyuki Golf Course on September 7, 2024.

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.