Team Zamara crowned overall winners at Karen Country Club

Golf
By Ochieng Oyugi | Mar 04, 2026
NCBA Pro Golfer Edwin Mudanyi tees off at the Corporate Golf Day at Karen Country Club [File]

Team Zamara emerged overall winners at the NCBA Corporate Golf Day held at Karen Country Club, posting an impressive 122 points to top a competitive field of 146 golfers and 20 corporate teams.

The four-ball team comprising Robert Muhia, Paul Kamoche, Ken Wendo and Judy Mwithali delivered a consistent performance across 18 holes to secure first place in the team category.

Total Energies, represented by Adele Tura, Jackson Ongubo, Martin Mutuma and Fred Makala, finished second with 102 points, while the Safaricom team of Eric Mugo, Chris Karanja, Martin Mabuya and Richard Gitahi claimed third position with 101 points.

In the individual categories, Kate Murima emerged as the Lady Winner with 39 points, while Edwin Omollo posted an outstanding 46 points to take the Men’s Winner title.

The tournament brought together corporate leaders and partners for a full day of competitive golf and stakeholder engagement. The event marked the return of the NCBA Corporate Golf Day, last held in 2018, and forms part of NCBA Group’s broader investment in golf as a strategic engagement platform.

Over the past five years, they have strengthened their footprint in the sport through initiatives such as the Golf Series and the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship, supporting both competitive and development-focused golf across the country.

Speaking at the event, Group Managing Director and CEO John Gachora underscored the importance of the Corporate Golf Day in deepening relationships and reinforcing the bank’s long-term partnership approach.

“Today’s turnout and the level of competition we have witnessed reflect the strength of the relationships we continue to build. The NCBA Corporate Golf Day is important to us because it brings together our clients and partners in a setting that allows for open conversation, shared experiences and stronger connections.

The event concluded with an evening gala and awards ceremony celebrating outstanding performances while reaffirming NCBA’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through sport.”

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