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Absa invests Sh60m in Kenya Open

Sports PS Peter Tum (centre) practices a shot alongside Absa Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamed (fourth left), Kenya Open Golf Limited Tournament Director Patrick Obath (third left), Junior Golf Foundation's Regina Gachora (2nd left),Gregory Mwenda (left),Jeff Kubwa and Sammy Itemere (right) during the Absa Kenya Open sponsorship on February 10, 2025 at  Muthaiga Golf Club.


Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation

What you need to know:

  • Sports PS Peter Tum emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting sports development and ensuring the tournament's success.
  • “As a government, we remain committed to creating an enabling environment for sports organizations to thrive in our country. Our commitment is driven by the fact that sports not only bring us together as a nation but also enable our youth to pursue their sporting talent. It is for this reason that the government has once again agreed to invest heavily financially in making sure that Kenya hosts the Magical Kenya Open 2025," he said.

Absa Bank PLC has announced a Sh60 million sponsorship for the 2025 Magical Kenya Open.

The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open, DP World Tour series, will tee off from February 20 to 23 at the par-71 Muthaiga Golf Course. Of the total sponsorship, Sh40 million has been allocated to support the LOC through Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL), ensuring a seamless execution of the tournament.