Paul Muhia, Esther Karuga dominate Nakuru leg of 2025 NCBA Golf Series

Paul Muhia emerged as the overall gross winner, while Esther Karuga claimed the ladies’ gross title during the sixth leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series held over the weekend at the scenic par-73 Nakuru Golf Club.

Playing off handicap 2, Muhia carded a gross score of 75 to triumph at Nakuru, while Karuga, playing off handicap 16, returned a score of 90 to top the ladies’ gross category.

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Muhia and Karuga led a group of six players from the Nakuru event who have now qualified for the 2025 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale. They were joined by the men’s and ladies’ Division 2 winners, the overall Division 3 winner, and the junior category winner.

Mackton Wekomba (HC 10) delivered a standout performance, collecting 44 stableford points to win the Men’s Division 1 category. Moses Ndegwa topped the Men’s Division 2 category with 39 points, while Esther Thuku claimed the Ladies’ Division 2 title after carding 38 points. In Division 3, Risper Muriithi emerged the overall winner with 35 points off handicap 31.

In the junior category, Gurtej Sahota (HC 17) scored 34 points to finish first among the five juniors who participated in the event. The region boasts over 50 junior golfers who are part of NCBA’s development program in partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF).

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NCBA Deputy Director and Head of Brands Jacquie Muhati remarked, "At NCBA, we dared to dream by investing in golf to professionalize the game. As part of our ‘Change The Story’ initiative, NCBA Junior Golf across Africa isn’t just about nurturing talent — it’s about building a legacy.

By creating a strong pipeline for young athletes, we’re unlocking not only Kenya’s potential but that of the entire continent, paving the way for a new generation of Kenyan golf professionals to shine on the world stage."

Patrick Mburu (HC 23) emerged as the guest winner with 34 points, while Rahab Thuo (HC 26) triumphed in the staff category with 30 points.

Nakuru Golf Club Captain Michael Mululu won the nearest-to-the-pin prize in the men’s category, with Njeri Kimani doing so in the ladies’ category. Brendan Ireland and Gentar Nabwire recorded the longest drives of the day.

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The tournament attracted over 180 amateur golfers from across the Rift Valley region, all competing for top honors and a coveted place at the Grand Finale later this year.

In addition to the finale slots, a hole-in-one prize was up for grabs courtesy of a partnership between NCBA and leading construction and agricultural equipment dealer JCB Ganatra Plant and Equipment.

However, no player managed to sink the ace on the fourth hole to claim the brand-new JCB Backhoe Loader, Model 3DX.

"Congratulations to today’s winners. We believe in the power of sport to do more — to unite communities, promote inclusivity, and drive meaningful change.

That’s why this series exists: not only to grow the game of golf but to build stronger bonds across regions and celebrate the people and places that make this country so special," Muhati added.

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This initiative is also deeply connected to NCBA’s sustainability agenda, Change The Story, through which the bank is committed to advancing inclusive communities and promoting sports development across Kenya.

In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability, NCBA also donated and planted 100 trees at Nakuru Golf Club as part of its broader citizenship agenda.

The Nakuru leg followed successful outings at VetLab Sports Club, Nandi Bears Club, Malindi Golf Club, and Kenya Railway Golf Club. Thika Sports Club is set to host the next qualifier at the end of April.

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