Team Zamara emerged overall winners at the 2026 NCBA Corporate Golf Day held at Karen Country Club, posting an impressive 122 points to top a competitive field of 146 golfers and 20 corporate teams.
The four-ball team comprising Robert Muhia, Paul Kamoche, Ken Wendo and Judy Mwithali delivered a steady and consistent performance across 18 holes to secure first place in the team category.
Total Energies, Safaricom Follow Closely
Team Total Energies, represented by Adele Tura, Jackson Ongubo, Martin Mutuma and Fred Makala, finished second with 102 points. The Safaricom team of Eric Mugo, Chris Karanja, Martin Mabuya and Richard Gitahi claimed third position with 101 points, underscoring the competitive nature of the tournament.
In the individual categories, Kate Murima clinched the Lady Winner title with 39 points, while Edwin Omollo delivered an outstanding 46 points to take home the Men’s Winner award.
Return of a Key Corporate Engagement Platform
The tournament marked the return of the NCBA Corporate Golf Day, last held in 2018, and brought together corporate leaders and partners for a full day of competitive golf and stakeholder engagement.
The event forms part of NCBA Group’s broader investment in golf as a strategic engagement platform. Over the past five years, the bank has strengthened its footprint in the sport through initiatives such as the NCBA Golf Series and the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship, supporting both competitive and development-focused golf across the country.
Strengthening Long-Term Partnerships
Speaking during the event, NCBA Group Managing Director and CEO John Gachora emphasized the importance of the Corporate Golf Day in deepening relationships and reinforcing the bank’s long-term partnership approach.
“Today’s turnout and the level of competition we have witnessed reflect the strength of the relationships we continue to build. The NCBA Corporate Golf Day is important to us because it brings together our clients and partners in a setting that allows for open conversation, shared experiences and stronger connections,” he said.
He added that the bank’s growth is anchored on long-term partnerships, noting that such events create opportunities to engage beyond transactions, understand customers’ ambitions, and align support for their growth locally and across the region.
The event concluded with an evening gala and awards ceremony celebrating outstanding performances, while reaffirming NCBA’s commitment to stakeholder engagement through sport.