The disclosure was made on October 18, 2025, during an awards ceremony honoring the top-performing players of this year’s tournament.
During the event, 28 players were honored for their exceptional performances across various categories. The tournament brought together around 200 participants, including 120 from Rwanda.
According to BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, KCB Group invested Frw 680 million in 2023, over Frw 730 million in 2024, and more than Frw 900 million in 2025 to support the initiative.
Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, said the bank believes in the power of sports to connect people and strengthen relationships beyond business.
“We believe that through sports, we as BPR Bank Rwanda Plc can engage and connect not only for our own interests but also to build strong relationships with others. It helps us unite with sports lovers across the region,” she said.
The ceremony also featured entertainment and celebrations, as golfers and fans enjoyed music and moments of joy in recognition of their achievements.
The grand final of the BPR-KCB East Africa Golf Tour will take place in December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Four top Rwandan players Mulenga Patrick, Akanigi Melisa, Sheetar Philp, and Rugema Willy were selected to represent Rwanda at the finals.
The winning team in Nairobi will receive a prize of 1 million Kenyan Shillings (approximately Frw 11.2 million) and an all-expenses-paid trip to participate in the Dubai Classic Tournament.
Gihana Mulenga Patrick, one of the players set to represent Rwanda, told IGIHE that they are well-prepared to make the country proud and thanked BPR Bank Rwanda Plc for its continued support in promoting sports, especially golf.
“This is my first-ever golf award, and it’s just the beginning. I’m confident that we will perform well in Kenya. I sincerely thank BPR Bank Rwanda Plc for standing by us. Their support means a lot, especially for players who often struggle to afford equipment,” he said.
In the men’s invitational category, Francis Mwangi emerged as the overall winner with 42 points, followed by All Timimi with 41 points.
In the women’s category, Nasabwe Kelly claimed the top position with 39 points, ahead of Akero Lina, who came second with 34 points.
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