The competition scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, will take place at Kigali Golf Resorts & Villas. This year's edition has attracted around 200 registered golfers, including 120 Rwandans.
BPR Bank's Chief Operating Officer, Godfrey Kariuki Kamau, said the bank remains committed to contributing to community development through sports, particularly golf.
'Our continued involvement demonstrates the positive impact it has on Rwandans, especially among sports enthusiasts,' he said.
'Best performers will earn the opportunity to compete against players from other East African countries, which also helps strengthen regional ties,' added Kamau.
The Head of Golf at Kigali Golf Resorts & Villas, Rama Donneur, praised BPR Bank's role in popularizing the sport in Rwanda.
'We appreciate BPR for bringing this tournament to Rwanda. It is one of the events that has helped promote golf locally and marks an important step in attracting international-level competitions,' he said.
'These tournaments also give Rwandan golfers visibility across Africa. We are proud that our own player, Celestin Nsanzuwera, ranks among the continent's best,' added Rama.
The BPR-KCB East Africa Golf Tour will feature several categories, including men, women, seniors, and a special category for tournament organizers.
Winners from the Kigali leg will advance to the grand finale in Nairobi, Kenya, in December 2025, where they will compete against top players from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi.
The winning team at the regional final will receive a cash prize of one million Kenyan shillings, equivalent to approximately 11.2 million Rwandan francs.
Rwanda's previous representatives in the regional finals included Nganga Barnabas Kariuki, Olwit Anthony Robert, Murekatete Alphonsine, and Mukisa Benjamin, who all performed impressively and helped raise the country's golfing profile in the region.
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