The 2026 CEOs Luxury Retreat Golf Tournament, sponsored by Vodacom Tanzania PLC, was held at the Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Golf Club, bringing together over 80 golfers from Tanzania Mainland, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, and Nigeria. The tournament combined competitive golf with business networking and an opportunity to promote Zanzibar as a tourism destination. Kenyan golfers Thomas Mwangi and Caroline Muigai emerged as the overall winners in their respective categories.
Thomas Mwangi won the overall men’s category with 40 points, while Caroline Muigai topped the ladies’ standings with 41 points in the 18-hole Stableford competition. The tournament featured several divisions, with Patrick O’Rourke emerging as the winner in Division A, and Ernest Sengeu finishing as runner-up with 31 points. Thagaran Govender claimed the top spot in Division B with 39 points, followed by Gregory Eayrs with 38 points.
In Division C, Abbas Simkoko won with 40 points, and Joseph Sayi finished second with 37 points. The ladies’ category saw Salome Gakere emerge victorious with 36 points, while Vicky Elias finished runner-up on countback after tying with Maryanne Mugo on 35 points. The tournament provided a platform for business leaders, diplomats, and golf enthusiasts to interact and network.
Vodacom Tanzania was the main sponsor of the tournament, which aimed to create a meeting point for sports and the business community. Vodacom Business Director Nguvu Kamando expressed the company’s pride in supporting the event, highlighting golf as a platform that brings together people, ideas, and opportunities. The tournament provided an informal environment for business leaders to interact and establish professional relationships.
According to Kamando, the event creates opportunities for networking, partnerships, and the exchange of ideas among leaders from different sectors. He also linked the event to Zanzibar’s tourism ambitions, stating that international sporting gatherings can help expose the island to visitors who may return for leisure or business. The tournament’s partnership with Vodacom reflects the company’s commitment to supporting platforms that unite communities and create lasting impact.
The CEOs Luxury Retreat Golf Tournament attracted golfers from eight countries, showcasing its growing popularity as a premier golfing event in the region. The event’s success can be attributed to its unique blend of competitive golf and business networking, making it an attractive platform for business leaders and golf enthusiasts alike. The tournament’s impact extends beyond the golf course, generating value for participants and the wider economy.
The event’s organizers and sponsors are expected to continue promoting Zanzibar as a destination for business, tourism, and sports, leveraging the tournament’s success to attract more international visitors. With its growing reputation as a premier golfing event, the CEOs Luxury Retreat Golf Tournament is poised to become a staple in the region’s sports calendar. The tournament’s future editions are expected to build on its success, fostering greater collaboration and networking among business leaders and golf enthusiasts.
Key points
- Kenyan golfers dominated the 2026 CEOs Luxury Retreat Golf Tournament, with Thomas Mwangi and Caroline Muigai claiming the overall men’s and ladies’ titles.
- The tournament provided a platform for business leaders to network and establish professional relationships, aligning with Zanzibar’s tourism ambitions.
- Vodacom Tanzania’s sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to supporting initiatives that unite communities and create lasting impact.
