KCB Bank Kenya, Rift Valley Regional Service Quality and Compliance Manager- Peter
Mutuguta ( C ), awards Silas Tanui (L) and Nick Murrey ( R), Winners of KCB EA Golf tour
subsidiary leg held at Eldoret club.
The winning Team Comprised of Silas Tanui, Nick Murrey, Lawi KIbire, and Philip Muigei.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The team of Nick Murrey, comprising Silas Tanui, Lawi Kibi, and Philip Muigei, set the tone at the Eldoret Club on Saturday, after emerging as the Winning Team with an impressive combined score of 104 points. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Their coordinated play, consistency, and course mastery saw them rise above a field of 122 golfers to book their slot in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 5 at the Karen Country Club.

Speaking after their victory, team captain Nick Murrey praised the unity and resilience of his teammates: “We came in with one mission, to enjoy our game and support each other on every shot. The course was challenging, but our teamwork carried us through. Winning on our home ground makes it even more special,” he said.

Their closest challengers, the team of Elvis Kimeres, Kigen Limo, and Angeline Limo, delivered an equally impressive performance to finish Runner-up with 103 points, narrowly missing the crown in a closely contested battle.

KCB’s Golfer Prisca Chebet follows her tee during the KCB EA Golf tour subsidiary leg held at
Eldoret club on 22.11.2025

In the individual categories, Caleb Tum dominated the field to clinch the Overall Winner title with 42 points, demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout the round. Livingstone Adema topped the men’s division with 40 points, while Mary Kiptoo secured the Lady Winner title after posting 42 points.

Spectators were treated to thrilling displays of power and precision as Gilbert Koech claimed the Longest Drive Men title and Ruth Kandie took the Longest Drive Ladies crown. Koros Kiptoo earned the Nearest to the Pin award with a superbly precise shot.

In the invited guests category, Koech Cheruiyot emerged victorious with 30 points. Among staff, Prisca Chebet led the standings with 29 points, followed by Millicent Mello with 22 points as the Staff Runner-up.

The junior competition showcased rising talent, with Kimutai Kiprop impressing his way to the Junior Winner title after scoring 38 points.

Mbugua Macharia comes out of a bunker during the KCB East Africa Golf at the VetLab
Sports Club, Nairobi, on October 25, 2025.

By AMANDA DAMARIS

The par-71 Eldoret Golf Club will host the 27^th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour this Saturday, as over 100 golfers are expected to headline the event ahead of the grand finale slated for December 5. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The top team from the weekend’s action will join 39 other teams that have already secured their places in the much-awaited grand finale that will feature players from Kenya and the East African region.

Eldoret Golf Club Captain Luka Cheserek expressed his delight ahead of the weekend’s action. He said: “We are excited to be part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour for the third year running. This competition has always drawn a huge number of golfers. This weekend, we expect over 100 golfers to take part in the tournament. Our course is in its absolute condition since our greenskeeper has been working day and night in preparation for this event.”

Recently, at the Migaa Golf Course, the team of Martin Murimi, Michael Mithika, Wilfred Itegi, and William Mbuthia booked their place at the coveted finale after producing a stellar performance, winning with 153 points.

“The KCB East Africa Golf Tour has grown into one of the region’s most vibrant platforms for amateur golfers. We are proud of the talent we have witnessed throughout the series, and we look forward to an exciting grand finale that will bring together over 200 golfers from across East Africa. Our goal remains to elevate the sport, promote regional integration, and provide more opportunities for golfers to compete at a higher level,” noted KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru.

The 2025 edition has expanded both in scale and impact, engaging more than 3,000 participants and supporting over 2,000 junior golfers through inclusive golf clinics held throughout the year.