By Eddah Waithaka
KCB Bank Kenya has pledged KShs. 80 million to support the third edition of the East Africa Golf Tour, which was officially launched on Thursday, January 23. The series will consist of 30 events taking place across 16 counties in Kenya, as well as in four other East African nations: Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Uganda.
This initiative reinforces the bank’s dedication to fostering talent, enhancing regional cohesion, and advancing golf as a catalyst for social and economic growth.
Speaking at the launch, KCB Group Treasurer, Anthony Mulisa said, “East Africa Golf Tour continues to grow as a platform of amateur development, inclusivity and regional collaboration. Our objective is to expand the sport and allow budding golfers to hone their skills in line with our brand purpose For People. For Better.”
In Kenya, events will take place in various regions including Mombasa, Nairobi, Trans Nzoia, Kiambu, Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, Kericho, Machakos, Kisumu, Kisii, Laikipia, and Nandi Counties. Here, the leading teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the tour’s grand finale, scheduled for December 5, 2025.
The year-long competition will feature a range of activities, with amateur events taking place on Saturdays and junior clinics on Sundays. Additionally, select golf clubs will host tournaments for caddies, with the victorious teams each awarded KShs. 1 million to fund a sustainability project of their choice for their respective clubs.
KCB Bank is leveraging this platform not only to promote golf but also to advance its sustainability agenda by integrating environmental conservation initiatives throughout the competition.
Consequently, the bank will maintain its tree planting initiatives at various clubs and will include the establishment and advancement of eco-friendly LPG solutions.
“Last year, we were privileged to partner with Africa Collect Textiles (ACT) to collect gently used clothing to repurpose these items into new products. We look forward to working closely with such like-minded organisations to ensure the transition to a low-carbon society by 2050 while growing the economy and taking advantage of the green growth opportunities,’’ Mulisa added.
In addition KCB, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched the Multi-Currency Prepaid card, which offers the largest variety of currencies available. This card is tailored to meet the varied requirements of discerning customers, offering a budget-friendly solution for managing their international transactions.
