Boost as Sidian Bank injects Ksh 1.5 million into Tenwek Charity Golf Tournament

The AGC Tenwek Hospital Charity Golf Tournament has received a massive shot in the arm after Sidian Bank announced a Ksh 1.5 million sponsorship for the annual event, showcasing its commitment to improving healthcare access and transforming pediatric care in Kenya’s South Rift region.

Held at the Kericho Golf Club, the event brought together corporate leaders, golfers, and community stakeholders to support vulnerable children.

All proceeds from the tournament will fund the “Hearts in Motion 2026” initiative, specifically the establishment of a new dedicated pediatric unit at AGC Tenwek Hospital.

Speaking during an interview at the golfing event, Sidian Bank CEO John Okulo said, “We have been able to partner with Tenwek and other corporates on this worthy cause of raising funds to support some of the work that they have been doing.

"The region experiences many cases of malnourishment, and before even getting any healthcare, they first need to be nourished before being treated.

“As a bank it’s important to participate in this activity as part of our contribution to society.” He ended.

The new unit will feature a Malnutrition and Child Development Clinic and a Compassionate Pediatric Fund, designed to bridge critical care gaps by providing specialized, timely interventions for children suffering from severe undernutrition and complex medical conditions.

“Rural populations in Kenya face immense barriers to accessing quality healthcare, often forcing families to delay treatment until conditions become critical,” said Judith Malel, Director of Fundraising & Development at AGC Tenwek Hospital.

“We absorb approximately Ksh 4 million monthly in uncompensated care to protect vulnerable families.

Sidian Bank’s sponsorship as a gold partner is a transformative step that ensures high-risk pediatric patients receive life-saving interventions regardless of their economic background.”

Paediatric malnutrition remains a pressing yet often overlooked crisis in the region. Recent hospital data shows that at least 20 children arrive each month over 240 annually with severe malnutrition, significantly increasing surgical risks, prolonging recovery, and elevating mortality rates.

Sidian Bank’s investment will directly support early nutrition screenings, therapeutic feeding programs, and emergency surgeries to stabilize these children.

As the only Level 6-functioning referral hospital in the South Rift, AGC Tenwek serves patients from Bomet, Kericho, Narok, Kisii counties, and across broader East Africa.

The tournament forms a cornerstone of the hospital’s 2026 fundraising strategy, which also includes an executive dinner, medical outreaches, and a charity run.