-More than 100 golfers graced the tournament sponsored by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter.
-Mombasa Golf Club Captain Feisal Lasker said the event had successfully brought together golfers and the business community, creating an environment where professional relationships could flourish.
-KNCCI Mombasa Chapter Chairman Abud Jamal said the tournament continues to grow after a successful inaugural edition last year.
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Despite strong winds from the nearby Indian Ocean waves, Constant Achila and Ian Kithumbi overcame all the course challenges to shine in the second edition of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter Golf tournament played at the par 71 Sea-front Mombasa Golf Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
The handicap 30 Constance Achilla emerged as the overall winner after returning an impressive 44 Stable ford points to beat more than 100 golfers who graced the tournament sponsored by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter.
“Iam grateful for the victory despite the challenging course due to strong winds and I would like to thank the organizers, the club, the sponsors for putting up such a wonderful tournament and my playing partners. I will not also forget to thank my Caddy for taking me through course successfully and family for all their support. In fact, in fact it was not easy but I promise to defend the title next year, “said Achila.
Ian Kithumbi playing off handicap 28 claimed the overall Men’s title with 43 points and taking the runners up slot on 42 points was Bernard Simiyu.
Men’s winner Ian Kithumbi described the victory as the fulfilment of a promise he had made before the tournament.
“I promised our captain that in my first tournament after moving to handicap 28, I would make sure I won something, and by God’s grace it came to pass,” said Kithumbi.
The victory has inspired Kithumbi to set even bigger ambitions saying his next target is to become a single handicap golfer.
“I know it will take time, but I’m working towards that goal,” he said.
Beyond the golf course, Kithumbi challenged KNCCI to continue using the tournament as a platform to nurture emerging entrepreneurs, particularly young business owners and small enterprises.
He noted that while large corporations remain key stakeholders, the chamber should also intentionally involve grassroots businesses, including entrepreneurs operating cottage industries across Mombasa.
“They also need to understand how business networking works and benefit from opportunities created through events like this,” he said.
The overall Ladies winner title was scooped by handicap 13 Mary Mariga on 43 points and hard fighting Orpha Wamaitha found herself claiming the Lady runner up slot after carding 38 points.
Among the age categories, Collin Muriuki was crowned Junior winner with 40 points, while Elijah Ibua claimed the Senior winner’s title after posting 39 points as Wanjiku Wambugu scooped the KNCCI Members category with 40 points.
Across various categories, with Willy Sang won the Longest Drive (Men), Virginia Flora claimed the Longest Drive (Ladies) and Bernard Simiyu added the Nearest-to-the-Pin award after finishing just 18.9 feet from the flag.
Mombasa Golf Club Captain Feisal Lasker said the event had successfully brought together golfers and the business community, creating an environment where professional relationships could flourish.
“The convergence between Mombasa Golf Club members and KNCCI members is all about networking. A lot of business discussions took place on the course, people created new acquaintances, and those relationships will eventually translate into business opportunities,” he said.
Lasker said the club was keen to work closely with KNCCI to make the tournament even bigger by attracting more sponsors and introducing programs that encourage greater youth participation through golf.
“We want to partner with KNCCI in bringing more young people into the sport because golf can also be a platform for business and career development. The benefits will extend beyond the golf course to Mombasa and the Coast region as a whole,” noted Lasker.
He also proposed measuring the amount of business generated through the tournament in future editions as an indicator of its economic impact.
“I believe we should start measuring the level of business transactions concluded because of the KNCCI Golf Tournament. That will demonstrate the real value this event creates,” said Lasker.
KNCCI Mombasa Chapter Chairman Abud Jamal said the tournament continues to grow after a successful inaugural edition last year.
“This being our second edition, we continue learning and improving from the first tournament. We’ve received many valuable suggestions and, going forward, we’ll implement them as we seek to attract even more golfers and corporate partners,” he said.
Jamal thanked Mombasa Golf Club for hosting the championship and expressed optimism about building a long-term partnership with the club.
“We are looking forward to formalizing a lasting partnership that creates a win-win relationship. We definitely want this tournament to continue growing year after year.”
FULL RESULTS.
Overall Winner-Constance Achilla (30)-44 points, Men’s Winner-Ian Kithumbi (28)-43 points, Men’s runner up-Bernard Simiyu-42 points, Lady winner-Mary Mariga (13)-43 points, Lady runner up-Orpha Wamaitha-38 points, Senior winner-Elijah Ibua-39 points, Junior winner-Collin Muriuki-40 points, KNCCI Members winner-Wanjiku Wambugu-40 points, Longest Drive (Men) winner-Willy Sang, Longest Drive (Ladies) winner-Virginia Flora, Nearest to the Pin winner-Bernard Simiyu (18.9 ft).
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