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Why Kenya's young talents are not left behind in money minting spree

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2025 Absa 'Beat the Pro' Challenge winner Kanana Muthomi of Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club presented her award by Absa Bank Kenya Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Abdi Mohamed. [ABSA BANK KENYA]

Every year, the prestigious Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tournament, presented by Absa Bank Kenya, pump in millions of shillings into the Kenyan economy.

This season, Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) has projected that the global golf showdown, whose 57th edition will be held at the pristine Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi from February 19 to 22, will contribute over USD 5 million (Sh643 Million) to Kenya's economy.

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