Golfer Martin Kiambi in action during the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Thika Sports Club on April 13, 2025.
The lush 18-hole Bujumbura Golf Club will host the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on April 26, 2025, bringing together 100 top amateur golfers from across the region for an exciting showdown.
Players will be fighting for the top prizes and a chance to represent Bujumbura Golf Club at the tour’s grand finale scheduled for December. The top two teams from Saturday’s action will automatically qualify for the much-awaited event.
“For the third year running, Bujumbura Golf Club is part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour Burundi 2025, a tournament that has played a pivotal role in fostering inclusivity, strengthening regional integration, and elevating the game of golf,” said Bujumbura Golf Club Captain Benjamin Huynen. “We welcome all players from the East African region to participate in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.”
During the third leg of the series, Brian Omondi, Mike Mwenda, Ndegwa Thuku,Bernard Mureithi, Grace Ngamau, Lawrence Ngamau, Margaret Waweru, and Jackson Waweru booked their slots at the grand finale after their stellar performance at the Thika Sports Club.
Speaking ahead of the regional tourney, KCB Group Director Marketing and Communications Rosalind Gichuru said: “KCB has been at the forefront of championing the growth of golf. This is why over the years, we have invested millions of shillings in support of different tournaments and competitions. Our objectives is to democratize the sport and to give everyone an opportunity to play golf.”
The KCB East Africa Golf Tour Burundi 2025 champions will walk away with KShs. 1 million to fund a sustainability project at their home club and will also be fully sponsored by KCB to participate in a prestigious international golf event.
In support of environmental conservation, over 1,000 trees will be planted throughout the tour as part of KCB’s contribution to the government’s ambitious goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
