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David GOMBE
KCB Financial institution Uganda efficiently hosted the second version of the KCB East Africa Golf Match, which teed off on the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa.
Organized in partnership with ICEA LION Insurance coverage, Kenya Airways, CFAO, and Ruby Hospital, the match delivered a premier regional {golfing} expertise. This yr’s occasion, beneath the theme “Roar on the Inexperienced,” drew over 180 gamers from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
The match was open to golfers of all ages who maintain a legitimate handicap and are registered with a CDH ID. Members competed in four-ball groups, wherein the very best rating on every gap counted towards the workforce whole, mixing particular person talent with collaborative play. The competitors utilised the Stableford format, a points-based system that rewards constant and strategic play. Other than the caddy charges, participation within the competitors was free, and eligible individuals weren’t required to buy any merchandise or pay any charges to take part.
The company companions performed a significant function in executing the match and elevating the golfer’s expertise. Because the Official Insurance coverage Associate, ICEA LION Insurance coverage showcased its Clubman’s Insurance coverage, a specialised cowl designed for golfers. The coverage protects towards loss or injury to {golfing} gear and private results whereas taking part in, training, or in transit, and offers protection for third-party property injury incurred throughout play. Kenya Airways served because the Official Airline Associate and awarded the profitable four-ball workforce with air tickets for the grand finale in December. CFAO introduced an unique Gap-in-One Expertise Car, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Sequence, and Ruby Hospital joined as a Wellness Associate, providing all taking part golfers complimentary normal session coupons as a part of their dedication to supporting the well being and well-being of {the golfing} group.
Talking on the occasion, Edgar Byamah, KCB Financial institution Uganda Managing Director, stated, “At KCB Financial institution Uganda, we’re dedicated to being the main monetary companion throughout the Nice Lakes area, connecting companies, communities, and people with the options they should thrive. The KCB East Africa Golf Tour is a testomony to that dedication; it goes past the fairways to construct the trusted relationships and regional networks that outline how we do enterprise. Golf, like banking, is constructed on precision, integrity, and a long-term perspective, and thru this match, we’re proud to convey collectively the most effective of East Africa, one spherical at a time. For Individuals, For Higher.”
Golf Director Theodor Van Rooyen additionally emphasised that the competitors introduced out the best components and teamwork as Uganda’s prime qualifiers put together for the grand finale in Nairobi.
Within the day’s competitors, KCB Group 1 emerged as the general winners of the 2nd KCB East Africa Golf Match with an impressive rating of 110 Stableford factors. The victorious workforce comprised Lawrence Kimathi, Banza Matsiko, Mark Namanya, and Moses Matsiko, who delivered a commanding efficiency throughout the course on the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
The lads’s particular person title went to Ernest Rukundo, who posted 41 factors, whereas Berna Musanabera claimed the women’ title with 35 factors.
The dedication to social and environmental duty remained central to the match’s identification. Alongside the sporting motion, KCB Financial institution Uganda superior its Go Inexperienced Marketing campaign. Earlier than the match, 300 timber had been planted at Serena Kigo.
The financial institution is actively working towards its broader environmental goal of planting 15,000 timber nationwide to advertise regional conservation.
The unforgettable day concluded with the glamorous nineteenth Gap All-White Celebration. The night introduced collectively golfers, companions, and company to rejoice regional sportsmanship, get pleasure from stay leisure, and toast to the qualifiers as they put together to signify Uganda on the grand finale in Nairobi.
