Kenyan MPs win golf title at EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games
Kenya emerged top at the men’s golf competition in the East African Community (EAC) Inter- Parliamentary Games with 378 aggregate points on a par 71 course at the Nyali Golf Club in Mombasa on Monday.
Machakos Town MP Caleb Mule emerged as the overall Best Male player for Kenya with 100 points, closely trailing Uganda's Nayebale Sylvia with 117 points.
Kenya's captain and Buuri MP Rindikiri Mugambi emerged Best Male player in round 2 with Senator Chesang clinching the Best Male title in round 1.
In the women’s league, Mwea MP Mary Maingi led with 99 points bagging three titles, namely; Best Lady, Longest Drive Lady and Nearest to Pin Lady titles. Her exemplary performance was bolstered by her experience in the game with a current handicap of 16.9.
Other MPs who took part in the three rounds of the tournament are; Chege Kiragu (84), Kassim Sawa (83), Fred Ikana (75), Kamau Munyoro 71, Mugo Edwin 60, Passaris Esther (45), Mukami Rahab (41) and Senator Kamau Kithuku (25).
Despite Uganda producing the overall winner, they could not penetrate the vibrant performance of Kenya Men Golf Team.
Speaking before the tournament, the Kenya Golf Union Chairman, David Ndung'u urged women MPs to entreat more female legislators to the game to meet the minimum team requirement of four members.
While highlighting the plans that the Kenyan Golf team has in opening up the sport, Ikana highlighted a scheme to get a golfing coach to help new members understand the facets of golf and help sharpen the skills of existing golfers.
On his part, the Ugandan deputy speaker Tayebwa Thomas praised Kenya's hospitality and organization during the match.
"We are so grateful to Kenya for the exceptional hosting and the security accorded to the East African Community countries during the tournament.
"These kind of initiatives will help in deepening and strengthening the integration process," Tayebwa said.
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