-Tournament offers an opportunity to members within the Banking sector to interact and enjoy themselves was also a good platform to keep fit, underscoring commitment to physical and mental well-being.
BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGENE PR;
KCB demonstrated an improved performance from last year’s outing by securing a well-deserved second place finish at the coveted Interbank Golf tournament played at the renowned par 72 Royal Nairobi Club in Nairobi County over the weekend.
Nairobi Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.
The team that finished fourth last year, managed to return a combined score of 184 points, 4 points shy NCBA who returned 188 points to finish first.
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) finished third with 180 points while Stanbic Bank was a distant fourth with 178 points.
KCB Bank Captain Millicent Melo said they are proud of this amazing team for putting on a show at this competitive event and that it is a demonstration of the incredible work that goes into preparation for the tournament.
“We have been playing together in different events so, today’s win did not come as a surprise, it is a testament to team work, resilience and dedication to emerge top. We look forward to an even more exciting event next year, “said Melo.
She added that beyond the normal office setting, the Interbank tournament offers an opportunity to members within the Banking sector to interact and enjoy themselves was also a good platform to keep fit, underscoring commitment to physical and mental well-being.
Seasoned lady Golfer Scola Onsongo once again showcased her prowess at the fairway, finishing third in the highly contested ladies’ category with 41 points.
Other team members including Tim Kuria returned 37 points, James Mugo 37 points, Millicent Melo 35 points, Ibrahim Lande 35 points among others.
In last year’s tourney, CBK emerged first with182 points, NCBA came in second after garnering 181 points, Stanbic finished third with 179 points while KCB secured the fourth place with 177 points.
The 39th edition of the Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) Interbank Sports is currently underway at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS), ABSA Sports Club, KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka and other selected venues.
KCB Bank footprint in sports support in the country is expansive and cuts across various sports disciplines.
The Bank has its Sports Brand assets that include the KCB Women Volleyball Club, KCB Football Club and KCB Rugby Club besides other Sports including Chess, Athletics, and Golf.
The long-standing tradition of sponsoring major sporting events in the Country has seen the Bank pump millions of shillings in sponsorships over the years.
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