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Absa Bank Kenya Personal and Private Banking Director Moses Muthui (Left) and Eldoret Club Chairman Dr. Neelesh Aggarwal (Right) award Kristian Tiren, winner of the Absa @ 100 Eldoret Golf Tournament, held at the Eldoret Club.
- Kristian Tiren Triumphs at Absa @ 100 in Eldoret Golf Tournament;
In Division One,Ken Serem claimed top honours with 39 points,while Wilson Kwambai finished as runner-up with 37 points.
Edwin Cherop emerged as the Division Two winner with 37 points, followed by Nick Murrey as the Division 2 Runners Up.
The tournament attracted a diverse field of participants, including business leaders, customers, partners, stakeholders, and Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and CEO,Yusuf Omari, alongside Business Banking Director Renato D’Souza.
Speaking after his victory,Tiren expressed his delight at the unexpected win.
“This was a very tough and challenging competition with a strong field of golfers, so I honestly did not expect to emerge as the winner.
Every hole demanded focus and consistency, and the conditions tested all aspects of my game. I am absolutely thrilled to have won and grateful to Absa for organising such a fantastic tournament as part of these historic celebrations for Eldoret.”
Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and CEO, Yusuf Omari, said the tournament reflected the bank’s commitment to deepening relationships with customers and communities that have supported its growth over the years.
“As we celebrate 100 years in Eldoret, we wanted to create meaningful opportunities to engage with our customers,partners and stakeholders beyond business.
Golf provides a unique platform for building relationships, fostering collaboration and strengthening community ties.
This tournament is our way of thanking the people and businesses who have walked this journey with us and contributed to our success over the last century.
We remain committed to empowering the growth and prosperity of this region for many years to come.”
Corporate sponsorship plays a critical role in growing the game of golf by improving access to competitions, nurturing talent, and creating opportunities for more people to participate.
The golf tournament was one of several activities being held by Absa Bank Kenya to celebrate its 100-year milestone in Eldoret, including a series of customer, colleague and community engagements designed to honour the region’s role in the bank’s rich history and future growth ambitions.
The bank also hosted the inaugural Absa City Run in Eldoret on Sunday as part of the celebrations.
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