-Club Captain George Mokaya said the Club’s team has focused on perfecting the greens, fairways and general course layout to provide a challenging yet an enjoyable experience for all participants.
-And at Nyeri Course, the KCB East Africa golf tournament expected to host 250 golfers for the 19th leg of the ongoing series.
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The 2025 Commander Kenya Navy Tournament will be played at the par 71 Mombasa golf club’s Sea-Link course in Mombasa county on Saturday.
It is being organized by Kenya Defence Force Golf Association (KDFGA) and hosted by the sitting Commander of the Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno.
This 18 holes stable ford tournament has attracted a diverse field of 130 plus players from the home club, top Amateurs across the Country, business leaders, diplomats and other invited guests, who will play their hearts out to grab the salivating coveted Trophy.
Club Captain George Mokaya said that the Club has been working tirelessly to ensure the course is in immaculate condition for the tournament.
“Our team has focused on perfecting the greens, fairways, and general course layout to provide a challenging yet enjoyable experience for all participants. Hosting this tournament is a great privilege for us. The preparations are in full swing to accommodate the 130-strong field. We have ensured every detail is taken care of, from the course condition to the logistics and hospitality. We are confident that every golfer will have a fantastic time,” said Mokaya.
He pointed out that some key preparations include, meticulous grooming of fairways and greens to championship standards, streamlined registration, a well-planned draw for tee times with a dedicated team to assist golfers throughout the day and that prizes will be awarded to winners in various categories, including Men’s, Ladies’, and sponsor divisions.
“We extend our early gratitude to the Kenya Navy and all our esteemed sponsors for their support in making this event a reality. We invite all golfers and golf enthusiasts to join us for a day of exceptional golf and fellowship,” said Mokaya.
Kenya Navy Golf Club Captain, Major Joel Mochanga said the Commander Kenya Navy Golf Trophy is a significant and prestigious annual sporting tournament within the Kenya Defence Golf Association calendar and the golfing community in the Country which is also one of the most prominent golf events in Kenya, traditionally held at the Sea-Link course, Mombasa.
“While it will be highly competitive, jointly sponsored by Kingdom Bank and Madison group among others, the tournament also serves as a key networking and camaraderie-building occasion, strengthening ties between the military and the civilian community as we expect a high-level attendance at the picturesque coastal setting, “said Mochanga.
Last year’s event was held at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa where home Club’s Charles Rob clinched the Best Gross prize while the Navy Golf Captain Mochanga and Lady golfer Orpha Wamaitha dominated KDFGA Division A Men and Ladies categories respectively.
All eyes at the course will now again be focusing on among others, Mochanga, Rob,Lt.Col Epapra Lagat and lady golfers Wamaitha but tables may change this time especially on the ladies’ side with the presence of other on-form ladies among them Grace Muteti, Winnie Ogutu, Prisca Jebet and Faith Muteti.
BRIAN JAYSINS, OXYGENE PR ADDS, Elsewhere, Nyeri golf course, in the heart of Nyeri town will host the 19th leg of the KCB East Africa golf tour also on Saturday as golfers continue to battle for coveted slots in the tour’s grand finale.
Africa Golf Tour held at Ruiru Sports Club on June 7th, 2025. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.
More than 250 golfers are expected to participate with action teeing off at 6:30 am for the morning round and resuming at 12:30 pm for the afternoon session.
Club Captain Jacob Nyaga said, “Our course is in pristine condition. Nyeri has become a hub for key golf events in the region. This Series attracts a large number of participants, so we can expect a good outing this weekend. It will be competitive, fun, and interactive.”
The regional tournament has so far traversed over 10 counties in Kenya and expanded into Burundi and Uganda while to date, the series has drawn more than 2,000 participants and impacted over 1,000 juniors through concurrent golf clinics aimed at nurturing young talent.
KCB Group Director of Marketing and Communications, Rosalind Gichuru, emphasized the bank’s close ties with the Nyeri golfing community.
“Nyeri is always home to us. For the third consecutive year, our series is being held at this esteemed club, showcasing the amazing relationship we share. We expect a huge turnout on Saturday through to Monday, when we will also host the caddie tournament,” said Gichuru.
On Sunday, KCB will host over 100 juniors for a golf clinic, giving young players hands-on exposure to the sport while in the afternoon, participants will join a tree-planting exercise, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of the series.
The action will extend into Monday, when more than 120 caddies are expected to take part in a caddie tournament, following the successful event recently staged by KCB in Nakuru.
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