The four-ball of Jack Songwa, Allan Muhando, Cedric Konzolo, and Julius Oketch emerged victorious at the KCB East Africa Golf Tour held at Kakamega Sports Club on Saturday, returning a combined score of 112 points to claim the overall team title.
Hot on their heels was the team of Victor Muhando, Phabian Isese, Jimmy Akhonya, and Emmanuel Mbakaya, who carded 111 points to secure second place in a highly competitive event that attracted 112 golfers.
“It is such a special feeling to emerge victorious against some of the best golfers here at Kakamega Golf Course,” San elated Songwa said. “We came determined to win, pushed ourselves as a team, and worked hard to stay ahead. Our focus now shifts to the grand finale, where we aim to bring home the overall prize.”
Uganda’s Ben Okanya, who plays off handicap 8, was the star of the day after posting an impressive 41 points to be crowned the overall individual winner. The tournament drew participants from across the region, including golfers from Nyanza, Nandi, Ruiru, Golf Park, Nakuru, Kisii, Eldoret, Muthaiga, Royal, and Uganda.
In the men’s category, Robertson Osongale (handicap 17) claimed top honours with 38 stableford points, edging out Ben Okumu (handicap 16) on countback. Among the ladies, Lydia Jebichii from Nandi Bears Club, playing off handicap 16, took the top spot with 38 points, followed closely by Beatrice Bisonga (handicap 22) with 37 points.
Cedric Konzolo and Lydia Jebichii won the Longest Drive contests in the men’s and ladies’ categories, respectively, while Dr. A. Shitseswa took home the Nearest to the Pin prize.
The junior winner was Derek Axel (handicap 49) with 37 points, while Silvanus Otiendo (handicap 16) emerged as the guest winner with 30 points. Among KCB staff, Allan Kirui triumphed with 37 points on countback, ahead of Prisca Chebet (handicap 36), who posted an equal score.
On Sunday, KCB extended its community impact through a Junior Golf Clinic aimed at nurturing emerging talent, alongside a tree-planting exercise to promote environmental sustainability as part of the golf tour’s legacy. The next leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will take place at Limuru Country Club on October 18, 2025.
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