Enock Ogembo and Team Floor Rivals to Claim KCB Golf Series in Nakuru

KCB Group Treasurer Anthony Mulisa presents awards to the overall team winners Enock Ogembo, Eleanor Wambui, John Kibet, and M.M. Macharia during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Nakuru.

Enock Ogembo and Team Floor Rivals to Claim KCB Golf Series in Nakuru

Joel Omotto 13:30 - 13.07.2025

Enock Ogembo combined with Eleanor Wambui, John Kibet, and M.M Macharia to win the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Nakuru Golf Club.

The four-ball of Enock Ogembo, Eleanor Wambui, John Kibet, and M.M Macharia returned a combined score of 114 points to emerge overall team winners of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held at the par-73 Nakuru Golf Club on Saturday.

Ogembo’s team triumphed over the team of Stephen Macharia, Micah Thuo, Javan Muriithi, and William Kariuki, who returned a combined score of 111 points, to be named the second-best team at the event graced by 228 players.

“I want to say that I am very happy for this win. We have been practicing in preparation for today’s tournament. I have a solid team. Tomorrow, we will be heading to another tournament to sharpen our skills. We will bring the cup home at the tour’s grand finale,” said Ogembo.

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Who Were the Other Winners in Nakuru?

Peter Njuguna at the putting green during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club.

In the individual categories, handicap 28 Stephen Ibwaga returned an impressive 44 stableford points to clinch the overall winner prize, beating his closest challenger, handicap 19, Francis Wanjohi, who was named the men's winner with 41 points.

Eleanor Wambui, who plays off handicap 15, had a fantastic outing on the course. The player returned 38 points to bag the lady winner award, defeating a huge field that braved the rains at the lush course.

Playing off handicap 11, Ibrahim Lande emerged as the staff winner after carding an impressive 39 points, edging out handicap 25, Anthony Mulisa, on countback. Cassius Pennington (21) rose to the occasion in the juniors’ category to win with 43 points.

KCB Keen to Nurture Next Generation of Golfers

Mbugua Macharia in action during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club.

William Kariuki of Njoro Golf Club, who plays off handicap 17, won the guest winner award with 41 points. Dr Terra Saidimu won the longest drive in the men’s category while Florence Wafula claimed it in the ladies’ category.

On Sunday, KCB hosted a juniors’ golf clinic at the same venue in a bid to nurture the next generation of talent. Additionally, a tree-planting drive was conducted to embed sustainability as part of the golf series.

KCB is expected to host over 100 caddies in a round of golf at the Nakuru Golf Club on Monday. This is part of the bank’s larger plan to onboard everyone as part of its regional series.

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