Professional golfers Mutahi Kibugu,Mohit Mediratta,Samuel Njoroge and Mathew Wajome have been boosted by Safaricom’s Ksh.3Million sponsorship.
Safaricom made the sponosrhip through the Professional Golfers Association of Kenya programme.
The four Mutahi of Nyeri Golf Club,Mediratta of Sigona Golf Club, Samuel of Railways Golf Course & Matthew of Nyali Golf Country Club will form Safaricom’s Corporate Team that will be participating in the Equator Tour events and other PGK-sanctioned events.
“At Safaricom, we believe in transforming lives by championing Kenyans passions. As we celebrate 25 years of impact, we are proud to partner with PGK and commit KES 3 million towards supporting four professional golfers through the Equator Tour and the Player Development Plan. Our goal is to create a sustainable pathway for aspiring golfers in Kenya, one that inspires, empowers, and equips them to compete at the highest level,” said Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CBS, CEO, Safaricom PLC.
“It’s exciting to be part of the Safaricom team. We are a group of four young and promising individuals who have already made history and are destined to achieve even more, both in Kenya and beyond. All players in our team are exceptional players and together, we are going to do great things to make our fans and sponsor proud. This programme is incredibly important to us as professional golfers in Kenya. It will give us the opportunity to sharpen our skills and compete and shine not just here in Kenya but even on a global stage,” said, Mutahi Kibugu, professional golfer.
The partnership is anchored on PGK’s Player Development Plan (PDP), a structured mentorship and training framework aimed at equipping emerging professional golfers with the skills, discipline and exposure needed to thrive in competitive golf. Through the PDP, selected players will benefit from consistent support, access to professional circuits and a clear growth trajectory within the sport.
