Stella Mwangi, a handicap 8 golfer, has won the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series held at Nyeri Club on November 14, 2026. Mwangi emerged as the overall winner after carding 40 Stableford points, edging out handicap 7 Daniel Weru on countback. The tournament attracted 178 golfers and was organized by KCB Group, with CEO Paul Russo presenting the prizes to the winners. Mwangi's victory was a result of consistent preparation, teamwork, and discipline on the course.
The tournament had various categories, including the overall lady winner, which was won by handicap 25 Daisy Mumbi with 38 Stableford points. In Division Two, Vinesh Shah, playing off handicap 23, topped the men's category with 50 net points, while Catherine Nganga, handicap 32, claimed the ladies' title with 41 net points. John Nduru, playing off handicap 34, emerged as the men's winner in Division Three with 42 net points, while Linet Murage, handicap 54, clinched the ladies' category with 43 net points.
Other notable winners included Richard Kibicho, handicap 2, who claimed the gross winner's title with a score of 73. Timothy Kuria, playing off handicap 18, emerged as the sponsor winner with 36 points. In the special categories, Mbugua Macharia, handicap 37, won the men's nearest-to-the-pin prize, while Lady Captain Serah Githaiga, handicap 17, took the ladies' nearest-to-the-pin honours.
The KCB Group CEO Golf Series aims to create a platform where customers, partners, and the wider golfing fraternity can interact. According to Paul Russo, KCB Group CEO, "Golf offers a unique opportunity to bring people together, build meaningful relationships and strengthen connections beyond the boardroom." The series will traverse different regions, including Nairobi, Rift Valley, and Lower Eastern.
The second leg of the series will be held at the Thika Sports Club on December 12, 2026. Russo expressed his pleasure in bringing the inaugural edition to Nyeri, a region with significant economic potential. He recognized the important role that institutions such as Nyeri Club play in nurturing sporting talent, promoting social interaction, and supporting the local economy.
The tournament also had junior categories, with Judith Wacuka, handicap 30, winning the girls' junior category with 31 points. Kristopher Mwangi, handicap 22, claimed the boys' junior title with an identical score of 31 points. Peter Ndichu of Ruiru Sports Club, playing off handicap 14, was crowned the guest winner with 36 points.
Mwangi attributed her victory to consistent preparation, teamwork, and discipline on the course. She emphasized the importance of keeping her head down, staying focused, and taking every shot as it came. The KCB Group CEO Golf Series provides a platform for golfers to interact while showcasing the economic and sporting potential of the host destinations.
Key points
- Stella Mwangi won the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series with 40 Stableford points.
- The tournament attracted 178 golfers and had various categories.
- The series will traverse different regions, including Nairobi, Rift Valley, and Lower Eastern.
