By Rora Media Admin
Team Uganda golf captain, Joseph Cwinyaai has attributed their success in the 2024 KCB East Africa Golf Tournament to mutual trust and collaboration. Uganda accumulated a total of 106 Stableford points to clinch the championship.
Cwinyaai, was part of the KCB Bank Uganda’s selected golfers alongside Peace Kabasweka, Abdul Kakeeto, and Martha Babirye, representing Toro and Uganda Golf Clubs. The team secured an impressive victory at the tournament, held at Sigona Golf Club on Friday.
“This victory is a testament to our teamwork and the belief we have in one another. We are excited to continue delivering strong performances in future tournaments,” Cwinyaai said.
The team, also had Elton Thembo and Peace Hellen from Entebbe Golf Club, Bizibu William Fredrick (Mbarara Golf Club) and Meron Kyomugisha (Kabale Golf Club), showcased outstanding teamwork and skill. They did compete against 230 golfers but Team Uganda managed to bring home the regional title and a grand prize of Kshs. 1 million.
“Last year I felt bad when they were announcing the winning team on the podium at Karen at the Grand Finale. I prayed to God and asked Him, what can’t I really do? I put myself in a winning mood and today I found myself on the podium…me and my team. We are happy that we have won a Ksh 1 million prize that will help to improve a golf club back home,” Cwinyaai added.
This victory, helped Team Uganda to have the honor of competing in the 2025 Magical Ladies Open at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County, Kenya.
The Nyanza quartet of Jotem Pabari, Preshant Thakar, Ramesh Karia, and Aamit Shah finished with 106 points, but narrowly lost on countback to take the runners-up place. The third-place went to the Kakamega team, which collected 104 points courtesy of Cedrik Konzolo, Jack Songwa, Julius Oketch, and Allan Muhando.
Peace Kabasweka, playing off a handicap of 1, was named the Ladies Winner with 34 points and also claimed the Longest Drive title in one of the Individual accolades awarded after the tournament as John Lejirima took the Men’s Longest Drive title.
“There’s no feeling like victory. I encourage more women to take up golf because there is a spot for anyone who believes they can do it,” Kabasweka said.
Ramadhan Maulid from Nanyuli Golf Club, played off a handicap of 17, to emerge as the overall winner, edging out Mickey Simbakwira on countback. Junior golfer Bianca Wanjiru, with a handicap of 15, posted 26 points to win the Junior category, while Ibrahim Lande, playing off a handicap of 17, claimed victory in his category with 37 points.
“As part of our brand promise, ‘For People, For Better,’ supporting talent is a key priority for us. The dedication shown today reflects the values we stand for, and I am confident that this is just the beginning of greater achievements. Congratulations to Team Uganda,” KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo who presented the grand prize said. The KCB East Africa Golf Tour is an annual flagship event organized by KCB Group and its regional subsidiaries to promote excellence in the sport while upholding the bank’s purpose-driven philosophy. This year’s tour saw nearly 3,000 golfers participate across five East African countries, 26 golf courses, and 15 counties in Kenya. Through fostering inclusivity, nurturing talent, and promoting regional cohesion, the tour serves as a powerful catalyst for social impact
I am eagerly awaiting the latest news from your site. There is a lot of great information to be found. Keep writing something useful, keep up the good work. https://generaleducations.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html