KCB Golf Tour Finale to Celebrate a Record-Breaking Season Across East Africa

The stage is set for the 2025 KCB East Africa Golf Tour Grand Finale, slated for December 5, as 40 teams prepare to battle for glory after months of exhilarating competition across Kenya and the wider East African region.

The tournament, now in its third edition, has not only grown in scale but also in impact, reaching more than 3,000 participants and nurturing over 2,000 junior golfers through its inclusive golf clinics held throughout the year.

This year’s series has traversed the region, stopping in Mombasa, Kiambu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Nandi, Kisii, Nyanza, Kakamega, Laikipia, Machakos, and Trans Nzoia counties, as well as Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.

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Each leg has drawn diverse participants ranging from seasoned golfers to enthusiastic beginners, cementing the tour’s reputation as one of the most vibrant amateur golf circuits in East Africa.

Speaking ahead of the finale, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo underscored the bank’s commitment to developing sports and empowering communities through golf.

“At KCB, we believe that sport is a powerful driver of social and economic transformation. Through the East Africa Golf Tour, we are fostering a golfing culture that promotes inclusion, youth development, and regional integration,” he said.

“Our KShs. 80 million investment this year is a testament to our belief in the sport’s potential to inspire excellence and build networks that go beyond the greens.”

The 2025 series marks a significant milestone in the bank’s journey to expand access to golf across the region.

Compared to its inaugural edition, which reached just under 1500 golfers, the rise in participation reflects growing enthusiasm and awareness around the sport, particularly among young players and women.

One of the standout participants this year is Serah Githaiga from Nyeri Golf Club, who was part of her club’s winning team. She attributes her growth in the sport to the exposure and opportunities the tournament provides.

“The KCB East Africa Golf Tour has been transformative. It has allowed me to meet golfers from different regions, improve my game, and gain confidence,” she said.

“The clinics have been especially impactful for juniors and women golfers who are now taking up the sport in greater numbers.”

Beyond the competition, the series has evolved into a holistic platform merging sport, sustainability, and community engagement.

The junior clinics continue to play a key role in nurturing future talent, introducing the game to young boys and girls across counties while promoting values of discipline, integrity, and focus.

The final qualifying leg before the grand showdown will take place this weekend at Eldoret Golf Club, where golfers will be vying for the last few coveted slots at the finale.