KCB East Africa Golf Tour Burundi witnessed a remarkable show of skill and determination as Salvator Ngezendore delivered an inspiring victory at the Bujumbura Golf Club on Saturday.
In the ladies’ category, Ngezendore Nininahazwe, playing off a handicap of 36,demonstrated great determination and consistency to clinch the ladies’ title with 38 points, making her a standout performer at the tournament.
Speaking after his win, Ngezendore said: “This is truly a priceless moment for me. I am proud of myself for coming here to compete against some of the best players in the region. I cannot wait to represent Bujumbura Golf Club at thetour’s grand finale in Nairobi. We will go out there with only one thing in mind –to win and bring the cup home.”
Among KCB staff participants, Masika Mukule, Managing Director of KCB Burundi, impressed with a strong 38 points off a handicap of 29 to win the staff category.
The two winners, Salvator Ngezendore and Larrissa Nininahazwe, will join three other top performers to form Burundi’s five-member team at the grand finale in Nairobi this December.
The stakes are high, with the winning golf club set to receive KSh 1 million and the overall winners earning an exclusive trip to attend a prestigious international golf tournament.
So far, the competition has been held at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Mombasa Sports Club, Nandi Bears Club, Thika Sports Club and Thika Greens –highlighting the tournament’s reach and appeal.
After the success of the Burundi leg, excitement now turns to the lush Kericho Golf Course, where the next tournament event will take place on May 17, 2025, attracting about 250 golfers.
