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John Mburu: From the course to golf tourism

Golf

By Mose Sammy | Nov 30, 2023

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**Nomadic Golf Limited Chief Executive Officer John Mburu during the interview at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, Nakuru county, November 28, 2023.** [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Nobody ever gave John Mburu a chance when he quit playing golf to follow his heart and become a tournament organiser.

At 27 years old, most of his teammates are still strongly competitive on the golf course, but for Mburu, a Bachelor of Tourism Management graduate at Strathmore University, has no regrets whatsoever. As the brainchild of the fast-growing Nomadic Golf Series, he is truly living his dream by providing a unique blend of golf tours, combined with golf and an authentic African safari experience.

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