-As more Golfers Qualify for NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale at Kenya Air Force Golf Club.
-The next NCBA leg of the series is scheduled for Nyanza Golf Club on August 16 th, with more golfers expected to qualify.
BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGENE PR.
The scenic 18-hole Ruiru Sports Club will this weekend play host to the second edition of the Engineers Golf Tournament, now rebranded as the IEK Engineers tournament to bolster the Institution of Engineers of Kenya’s (IEK) student membership drive.
The event, sponsored by Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), Baran Technologies Network, ICEA Lion, Burhani Engineers, and Topmast is expected to attract a strong field of 270 golfers, most of them professional and practicing engineers from across the country.
Ruiru Sports Club Captain Justus Mathenge said, “We are excited to welcome golfers for what promises to be an exciting weekend of sport and camaraderie. This tournament underscores the strong link between golf, networking and professional growth, and we are proud to support IEK’s mission to grow student membership.”
The IEK Engineers tournament is expected to feature fierce competition across various categories with sponsors pledging continued support to ensure its growth into a premier annual fixture in Kenya’s golf calendar.
Tournament coordinator Engineer Derek Okova said, “The event continues to grow in stature and impact. “We are using golf as a platform to connect industry leaders, showcase the role of engineers in nation-building, and inspire young engineers. The support from our sponsors is a clear testament to the importance of investing in future talent.”
The action-packed day will begin with the first flight teeing off at 6:30 a.m., followed by an equally competitive afternoon session starting at noon.
Organizers promise a thrilling display of golfing prowess, spirited competition and unmatched networking opportunities.
Ruiru Sports Club is a private member-owned corporate & family-oriented Club with an elite & culturally diverse Membership and was founded with the main goal of helping all golf players, both professional and amateur to improve their skills.
Elsewhere, more golfers have secured their place in the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale following the latest leg of the tournament at the Kenya Air Force Golf Club which attracted 121 players over the weekend.
Among those who booked their spots was Henry Wanyama, playing off handicap 5 who emerged as the Overall gross Men’s winner with a score of 76 gross which placed him at the top of the leaderboard in a tightly contested field.
In the women’s category, Christine Kamais (handicap 13) claimed the Overall gross Lady winner title with a round of 88 gross, earning her place at the grand finale.
In Division one, Dan Lubanga (handicap 8) posted a 75 nett to take top honors that ensured he joins the growing list of top-flight amateurs who will compete for the series title in November.
Division two produced strong performances across both the men’s and ladies’ categories where Joseph Kitavi playing off handicap 20 shot 66 nett to win the men’s title while Christine Makela (handicap 21) emerged as the top lady with a 70 nett finish.
In Division three, Patrick Kinyua (handicap 27) delivered one of the day’s best performances with a remarkable 60 nett, the lowest score on the course placing him firmly among the standout players of the day.
In the Guest category, Tony Mwaura (handicap 26) took the win with a strong 66 nett capping off a successful day on the course for both competitive and visiting players.
NCBA Bank Eastleigh Branch Manager Morris Malonza said, “We are pleased with the strong turnout at Kenya Air Force Golf Club and congratulate all the winners. The NCBA Golf Series continues to give golfers across the country a fair and competitive platform. We are also happy to engage with members of this club and community, and we look forward to continued partnerships that go beyond the golf course.”
The NCBA Golf Series continues to attract golfers from across the country, and the field for the November 2025 Grand Finale continues to take shape.
The next leg of the NCBA series is scheduled for Nyanza Golf Club on August 16 th, with more golfers expected to qualify.
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