Kioni makes history with win in Rift Valley Matchplay tournament

Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of Rift Valley Matchplay Championship. [Sammy Mose, Standard]

Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of the recently restored 95-year-old Rift Valley Matchplay Championship, once a signature event at the Nakuru Golf Club, on Saturday.

The intense showdown was the main event during the Mashujaa Charity Shield Golf Tournament, which raised over Sh660,000 to support the Love and Hope Center, a home dedicated to caring for the sick and needy.