The Nairobi social and sporting calendar is set for an exciting weekend as international polo returns to Jamhuri Park for the annual Simon Kuseyo Tournament. Tusker Malt has returned as the title sponsor of the event. The highlight of this year's tournament will be an international showdown between visiting players from Nigeria and their Kenyan counterparts at the Nairobi Polo Club.
The tournament, named in honour of the late Kenyan polo legend Simon Kuseyo, combines high-level sporting competition with outdoor leisure, fashion, and premium hospitality. It attracts both sports enthusiasts and lifestyle lovers. Tusker Malt's title sponsorship underscores the brand's continued commitment to supporting Kenya's premier sporting and lifestyle events.
According to Kenya Breweries Limited Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, the brand shares a strong connection with the sport, founded on principles that also underpin the brewing of its premium beer. The brand's connection to the game is built on shared principles – the focus, patience, and strategy required on the field mirror the slow brewing process behind Malt.
This year's tournament will celebrate the legacy of Simon Kuseyo, a distinguished polo player and pioneer of the sport in Kenya. Kuseyo rose to become a five-goal handicap player, the highest-ranked Kenyan of his era. His illustrious career took him across the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Established following his passing in 2000, the tournament honours his contribution to polo and celebrates players who perform beyond their handicap while upholding the values of excellence, discipline, and integrity that defined his career. Kilonzo said the tournament remains an important fixture on Kenya's sporting and social calendar.
The tournament brings together international talent, sporting excellence, and a shared appreciation for the game. Kilonzo said, "The Simon Kuseyo Polo Tournament is a key highlight on Kenya's sporting and social calendar, honouring a legend who contributed immensely to the game." Tusker Malt will enhance the spectator experience with premium pitch-side hospitality.
The tournament kicks off this Saturday at the Nairobi Polo Club, with matches scheduled across Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Fans can look forward to relaxed lounge settings, curated food pairings, and signature serves, including the classic Tusker Malt Shandy, promising a weekend of competitive polo, entertainment, and cultural exchange.
Key points
- Tusker Malt returns as title sponsor of the Simon Kuseyo Tournament
- The tournament features an international showdown between Kenya and Nigeria
- The event celebrates the legacy of polo legend Simon Kuseyo
