Africa-Press – Rwanda. The 2025 NCBA Golf Series wrapped up in a fashion befitting its growing stature — refined, competitive, and brimming with community spirit.
What began as a series of qualifying rounds years ago in Kenya has evolved into one of the region’s most distinguished sporting fixtures — a space where business leaders, meet on level ground, united by precision and passion.
Over two intense days of competition, fairways were alive with quiet focus, steady swings, and the occasional cheer that echoed across the greens.
The tournament’s grand conclusion took place at the Mövenpick Hotel Kigali, in an evening that fused glamour with gratitude. The prize-giving dinner — co-hosted by NCBA Bank and Johnnie Walker — offered not only fine dining and laughter but also a reflection on how far golf in Rwanda has come.
Among the standout performances, Jenny Linda shone brightest among the ladies, her calm consistency earning her the Best Gross Score Ladies title. Benjamin Mukisa showcased flair and discipline to secure Best Gross Score Men, while David Rwiyamirira, competing in the senior category, reminded everyone that mastery only sharpens with age.
Overall winner Benjamin Mukisa addresses attendees during the award ceremony.
Samuel Nkubito, NCBA Head of Business, hands a prize to Eve Tushabe during the ceremony.
The men’s divisions were fiercely contested — David Nzioki outclassed the field in Division A, Rwigamba Paul dominated Division B, and Ndabarasa Alfred demonstrated quiet resolve to win Division C. The women’s divisions mirrored this high standard, with Irene Wanjiku, Sheetal Philip, and Eve Tushabe proving that women’s golf in Rwanda is entering a defining era.
Yet, beyond the trophies and the applause lay something deeper — the sense of a movement gaining momentum. Each swing, each handshake, told a story of how golf has evolved from a niche pastime into a unifying platform for Rwanda’s professionals and entrepreneurs.
Sheetal Philip (left) receives a trophy
Winner Alfred Ndabarasa (center) celebrates his trophy, presented by Byusa Marcel, President of Kigali Golf Club.
In his remarks, Maurice Toroitich, Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda, highlighted this transformation with both pride and vision.
“Golf, for us, is a reflection of shared aspiration,” he said. “At NCBA, we believe in walking alongside our customers and communities — not only in business but in every pursuit that builds connection and progress.”
That sense of connection defined the entire weekend. The half-way house buzzed with food, laughter and friendly rivalry, while the clubhouse became a meeting point for conversations that stretched beyond handicaps and scorecards — into partnerships, ideas, and possibility.
The NCBA Golf Series in Rwanda has defined itself as a tradition where the country’s business and sporting elite come not just to compete, but to celebrate the sport. If this year’s edition proved anything, it’s that the tournament has found its footing as one of the most anticipated amateur golfing events in the country.
Annibale Shyaka, Head of Global Markets at NCBA, presents a prize to one of the winners
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