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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 event delivered a premier regional {golfing} expertise. This yr’s occasion, below the theme “Roar on the Inexperienced,” drew over 180 gamers from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.

The event 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, by which the best rating on every gap counted towards the group complete, mixing particular person ability with collaborative play. The competitors utilised the Stableford format, a points-based system that rewards constant and strategic play. Aside from the caddy charges, participation within the competitors was free, and eligible contributors weren’t required to buy any merchandise or pay any charges to take part.

The company companions performed a significant position in executing the event and elevating the golfer’s expertise. Because the Official Insurance coverage Companion, ICEA LION Insurance coverage showcased its Clubman’s Insurance coverage, a specialised cowl designed for golfers. The coverage protects in opposition to loss or injury to {golfing} tools and private results whereas enjoying, working towards, or in transit, and offers protection for third-party property injury incurred throughout play. Kenya Airways served because the Official Airline Companion and awarded the profitable four-ball group with air tickets for the grand finale in December. CFAO offered an unique Gap-in-One Expertise Automobile, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Collection, and Ruby Hospital joined as a Wellness Companion, providing all collaborating golfers complimentary common 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 associate 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 event, we’re proud to carry collectively one of the best 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 parts 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 group 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 accountability remained central to the event’s identification. Alongside the sporting motion, KCB Financial institution Uganda superior its Go Inexperienced Marketing campaign. Earlier than the event, 300 bushes had been planted at Serena Kigo.

The financial institution is actively working towards its broader environmental goal of planting 15,000 bushes 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 have a good time 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.