Stella Mwangi has emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series held at Nyeri Golf Club on Saturday, November 14, 2026, after delivering an impressive performance to claim the top honours.
Playing off handicap 8, Mwangi returned 40 Stableford points to edge out handicap 7 golfer Daniel Weru on countback in a competition that attracted 178 golfers from different clubs and regions.
Her victory highlighted a competitive day on the course, with golfers battling for honours across several divisions and special categories.
Handicap 25 Daisy Mumbi emerged as the overall ladies’ winner after scoring 38 Stableford points, while Vinesh Shah, playing off handicap 23, secured the men’s Division Two title with 50 net points.
Catherine Nganga, handicap 32, claimed the ladies’ Division Two category with 41 net points. In Division Three, John Nduru, playing off handicap 34, won the men’s category with 42 net points, while Linet Murage, handicap 54, took the ladies’ title after returning 43 net points.
Other notable performances included Richard Kibicho, handicap 2, who claimed the gross winner’s title with a score of 73, while Timothy Kuria, playing off handicap 18, secured the sponsor winner’s award with 36 points.
In the special categories, Mbugua Macharia won the men’s nearest-to-the-pin prize, while Lady Captain Serah Githaiga claimed the ladies’ equivalent. Patrick Matu took the men’s longest drive award, with Mwangi also winning the ladies’ longest drive category.
Peter Ndichu of Ruiru Sports Club emerged as the guest winner with 36 points. In the junior categories, Judith Wacuka won the girls’ title, while Kristopher Mwangi secured the boys’ category. Both juniors returned 31 points.
Speaking after her victory, Mwangi attributed her success to preparation, discipline and teamwork, noting that regular practice with her four-ball had helped improve her consistency and confidence.
“Golf is a game that requires discipline, patience and consistency. I have been playing with my four-ball regularly, and we have been encouraging each other to keep improving,” she said.
She added that remaining focused and approaching every shot with patience had been central to her performance, expressing delight at winning the inaugural edition of the tournament.
During the prize-giving ceremony, KCB Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Russo said the series was designed to strengthen relationships with customers, business partners and the wider golfing community through sporting engagements.
“Golf offers a unique opportunity to bring people together, build meaningful relationships and strengthen connections beyond the boardroom,” Russo said.
He noted that hosting the inaugural edition in Nyeri reflected the bank’s recognition of the region’s economic potential and the contribution of sporting institutions such as Nyeri Golf Club to talent development, social interaction and local economic growth.
Russo added that KCB was keen to work with stakeholders to improve the club’s facilities and strengthen its position as a major sporting and social destination.
The KCB Group CEO Golf Series will move across different regions, including Nairobi, Rift Valley and Lower Eastern, creating opportunities for golfers, customers and business partners to interact while showcasing the economic and sporting potential of host destinations.
The second leg of the series is scheduled for December 12, 2026, at Thika Sports Club.