The KCB East Africa Golf Tour Grand Finale winning team from Burundi are awarded
a dummy cheque by KCB Group CEO Paul
Russo during Grand Finale at Karen Country Club.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Team Burundi produced a masterclass to win the 2025 KCB East Africa Golf Tour Grand Finale at the Karen Country Club, returning an impressive 118 points to lift the regional crown. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The quartet of Salvatore Ngezendore, Alexis Kibwimana, Brian Rasquinha, and Larissa Ninahazwe held their nerve on the demanding par-72 course as they edged out Kericho Club, whose team of Ignatius Ngetich, Ngetich Cheruiyot, Judy Chebon, and Debra Koske returned 116 points to finish runners-up.

Speaking moments after being crowned champions, Salvatore Ngezendore said: “We came in with a very clear strategy to stay consistent, stay calm, and trust each other’s strengths. The course was challenging, but we had prepared well. Winning this title shows what commitment can achieve, and our next step is to keep training together so we can represent Burundi even better on bigger stages.”

The victory earned Team Burundi KShs. 1 million, which will go towards a sustainability initiative at their home club, further cementing their contribution to developing the sport back home. Additionally, the champions will now enjoy full sponsorship from KCB to a prestigious golf tournament in Dubai.

Qverall winner of
the KCB East Africa Golf Tour 2025, Francis Odhiambo.

“This has been one of our most transformative sports programs,” he said. “Reaching over 3,000 participants and more than 2,000 juniors speaks to the power of investing in community sports. We are proud of the golfers who have grown through this platform and even prouder of the regional unity it continues to build,” noted KCB Group CEO Paul Russo.

In the individual categories, Francis Odhiambo emerged as the overall winner after posting 46 points, while Eliud Siganga secured the men’s title with 41 points, ahead of men’s runner-up Nicholas Amayo.

Among the ladies, Eleanor Wambui of Nyeri Club clinched victory with 39 points, narrowly beating Njeri Mwangi, who carded 38 points. Victor Odendo took home the staff winner’s prize with 44 points, while budding star Nathaniel Alimasi dominated the juniors after returning 45 points.

The longest drive accolades went to David Murima in the men’s category and Njeri Anyango among the ladies. Karume Weke was the nearest to the pin in the men’s category, while Nanyonga Gloria bagged it in the women’s category.

The Grand Finale marked the close of a dynamic 30-leg amateur series staged across more than 15 Counties in Kenya and four other East African nations, including Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Tanzania. 

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.