A breakdown of NCBA's Ksh60 million 2025 golf sponsorship

This year's NCBA Golf activities, officially launched on Tuesday 14 January, have received a major boost with the bank committing a whooping Ksh60 million towards the different events. 

The launch signals the start of another thrilling golfing journey across East Africa where the events will include the NCBA Golf Series, now in its fifth edition, the renewal of partnerships with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF). 

For the first time, NCBA has also partnered with the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), with the aim of bolstering golf at all levels, from juniors to professionals closing the loop on building a sustainable golf development framework.

KGU received Ksh6 million to facilitate the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series which starts on Friday 24 January at Sigona Golf Club, while JGF received Ksh12 million to support junior golf events throughout the year, focusing on nurturing young talent and expanding access to the game. 

On the other hand, the PGK received a three-month starter kit of Ksh1.2 Million in support of its programs.

A total of 41 NCBA Golf Series qualifier events will be staged throughout the year, with Vet-Lab Sports Club hosting the first leg on 25 January, before traversing the region.

The 2025 NCBA-sponsored events calendar will see a total of 159 events held across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, an increase from 130 events held in 2024.

The golf activities will also include an impressive 49 junior events in Kenya, 22 in Uganda, and 3 in Tanzania. Rwanda will host its first junior event and golf clinic as NCBA intensifies its efforts to inspire and develop the next generation of golfers.

“Over the last five years, we have held several tournaments across Kenya and even extended our reach into the East African region with the vision to build talent that can comfortably participate in the global arena and represent countries with pride," NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said during the launch. 

He outlined the impact of junior golf, pledging the Group’s continued support for the budding golfers. 

“I am pleased to highlight the considerable progress we have witnessed over the past few years with junior golfers improving their game as evidenced in their incredible scores. Recently, during the NCBA Kenya Invitational, we had remarkable performances, including one junior golfer achieving an impressive 10-under par score. 

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At NCBA, we believe that the future of golf lies in nurturing young talent. Through this partnership, we are investing in junior tournaments, training programs, and mentorship initiatives that will empower the next generation of golfers," he went on.

KGU chairman David Ndungu expressed gratitude to NCBA for their continued partnership and support, arguing that the collaboration underscores the company's shared commitment to nurturing golfing talent and promoting the sport’s growth in Kenya and beyond.

PGK Chairman John Wangai expressed optimism about the partnership's role in Professional Golf development, terming it a major step forward for Professional Golf in Kenya. 

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"It provides a platform for professional players to compete at higher levels while also encouraging the growth of the sport. We are confident that this partnership will raise the standards of professional golf in Kenya, allowing players to showcase their talent and inspire the next generation of golfers," Wangai opined. 

The development of Golf sits under NCBA`s Change The Story platform which targets to deliver 15 Sustainability Commitments to mention: Championing inclusive sports, supporting communities, enabling skills building and driving environmental stewardship.