-This initiative marks an industry-first move into junior golf sponsorship by an Insurance Group in Kenya positioning ICEA LION as the pioneering Insurance Group to support junior golf;
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In a notable event at the Kenya Junior Stroke play Championship, ICEA LION Trust Company, the Trust business arm of the ICEA LION Group announced a partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi.
This initiative marks an Industry-first move into junior golf sponsorship by an Insurance Group in Kenya, positioning ICEA LION as the pioneering Insurance Group to support junior golf.
ICEA LION Trust Chief Executive Officer Peter Wachira reflected on the impact of the partnership and said the collaboration is more than just a sponsorship but a commitment to creating opportunities for young golfers to excel both on and off the green.
“We are setting the foundation for a future where sports can be a viable path for personal and professional development, “said Wachira.
ICEA LION Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Philip Lopokoiyit said the partnership is in line with their commitment to supporting the growth of golf amongst the youth.
“Our partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation is a strategic move towards contributing significantly to the development of golf in Kenya. It represents our investment in the future not just in sports, but in cultivating discipline, focus, and resilience among young Kenyans. Our support to the Junior Golf Foundation is indeed in line with the ICEA LION Trust Company vision to deliver sustainable success for the future, ’Said Lopokoiyit.
Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) President Regina Gachora expressed her enthusiasm saying the partnership is a significant milestone in their mission to grow the sport of golf in Kenya.
“It enables us to reach more aspiring young golfers and provides them with the resources and platforms they need to succeed and the event marked the continuation of a series of over 41 junior golf tournaments across Nairobi, Coast, North-Rift, Western, and Central regions, supported by the partnership, “said Gachora.
Gachora further pointed out that the extensive program underlines the shared commitment of ICEA LION Trust Company and the Junior Golf Foundation to nurturing the sport’s growth and accessibility for young athletes across Kenya.
The event was also witnessed by the Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairman Jane Babsa Nzibo and officials from the JGF.
ICEA LION Group is a financial services provider offering innovative products and services in Insurance, Pensions, Investments, and Trusts in Kenya and delivers their services through four companies in Kenya namely ICEA LION General Insurance, ICEA LION Life Assurance, ICEA LION Asset Management, and ICEA LION Trust Company Limited.
The Group has 21 branches across Kenya and has operations in Tanzania and Uganda.
ICEA LION Trust Company Limited (ICEA LION Trust) is the leading provider of Trust services, offering comprehensive solutions for financial benefits, protection, preservation, and distribution to beneficiaries.
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