Rodah Mukami: A Lady Captain Driving Change and Inclusion at Ruiru Sports Club

At the Ruiru Sports Club, where manicured greens mingle with the muted tempo of whooshing clubs, Lady Captain Rodah Mukami is proving that golf leadership can be graceful and revolutionary.

Her love affair with the sport did not begin with lofty goals, but with simple curiosity.

She would watch golfers stroll the fairways, their peaceful focus mesmerizing her. She remembers that when she first gripped a club, it felt odd in her hand but the allure was instant

With encouragement from her trainer and veteran members, Mukami soon discovered golf was more than just a gameIt was a platform for strategy, mental strength, and personal growth sometimes even therapy.

She grew from a social player to a competitive player, playing for Ruiru in club and inter-club tournaments over the years. In 2024, she took on her biggest role yet Lady Captain by virtue of her vision for inclusivity, excellence, and growth.

“Opening the game to more women and young people has always been my dream,” she says.“We’ve worked to make Ruiru a safe, welcoming place where players of all ages can thrive.”

Under her leadership, the club has hosted some of its most remarkable events yet, including the KLGU Ladies 54 Holes, the Ruiru Ladies Open GOTY, and the September Pendant. These tournaments have given women golfers visibility like never before.

But Rodah Mukami’s impact extends beyond the fairway. One of her proudest moments was the Lady Captain’s CSR initiative to help young mothers who were being held in hospital over unpaid medical bills. “Seeing them walk out with their babies, free and smiling, was indelible,” she says.

Walking the tight rope between tradition and innovation has not been without its challenges, but Mukami credits open communication, teamwork, and firm support from her committee, mentors, club management, and family.

For her, golf is a mirror of life. “You can have a bad hole and still recover with dignity,” she says. “It teaches patience, humility, and concentration.” That philosophy guides her whether she’s teaching young golfers, running community programs, or simply listening to good music and having good conversation.

When her tenure ends, Rodah Mukami hopes to leave behind a legacy of inclusion and empowerment one where more women and youth see themselves in golf.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” she says, echoing Eleanor Roosevelt. “And here at Ruiru, we’re dreaming big.”

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