Immediate former Ruiru Sports Club chairman Peter Mwaura Kimani in action at a past
golf tournament.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Over 250 top amateur golfers across the country are expected to grace the inaugural Institute of Public Finance (IPF) Golf Tournament at the Par 73 Ruiru golf course this weekend.

Some of the big names expected to brave the greens include Jefferson Kariuki, Ruth G. Kamau, Chege Kariuki, and Dr. K Laibuta. The quartet has been impeccable in the previous tournaments held at the 18-hole course and they will be out to battle for top honors.

Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated tourney, Ruiru Club Captain Jessy Ndegwa said: “We are excited to host the first edition of the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) golf tournament in Ruiru. The course is in good shape, and we cannot wait to see action over the weekend as the golfers battle it out for the top honors. We are expecting a very tough competition and it is my hope that the weather will be gracious enough for a splendid golf outing.”

The tournament will be played under the theme, ‘Integrated, and Inclusive Budgeting for Sustainable Climate Action’ where the morning action will tee off at 6:50 am while the afternoon tee will start at 10:40 am.

“At IPF, we are passionate about sports and its importance in fostering social cohesion. We believe that golf provides an opportunity for people to interact and network away from their normal office setting as they enjoy amazing courses. We look forward to having a good time with all the players for long-term engagements,” noted IPF CEO, James Muraguri.

He added that IPF will continue to sponsor such tournaments in the future as a way of building the next generation of golfing talent while supporting national conversations on climate change and budget priorities.

A golfer teeing off at previous DTB ‘Bank with us’ golf tournaments.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Over 200 golfers are expected to participate in the DTB “Bank with us” golf tournament set for this Saturday, 26^th August, at the Par 70 Malindi Golf and Country Club.

The weekend’s tournament comes after the Bank hosted its third leg three weeks ago in Nakuru, which saw the home player Francis Kioni named the overall winner with 38 points courtesy of 16 points on the front nine and 22 points on the back nine.

“The DTB ‘Bank with us’ golf tournaments speak to our dedication to foster connections, promote sportsmanship, and positively contribute to the communities we serve. We look forward to witnessing remarkable golf skills through friendly competition in Malindi during this fourth leg as we connect with our vast customer base in the coastal region and create lasting memories for all participants as part of DTB’s commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta, Director of Sales at DTB.

The weekend’s tournament will provide great networking opportunities, and boost business by bringing DTB services closer to their customers, all while promoting the golf sport in the coastal region.

So far, the 2023 DTB “Bank with us” golf series has attracted over 800 golfers in the tournaments held at Sigona, Kitale, and Nakuru Golf Clubs.