{
  "id": 18288926,
  "title": "KBL renews partnership with Polo Club for the Nairobi, Lagos face off this Weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kbl-renews-partnership-with-polo-club-for-the-nairobi-lagos-face-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kbl-renews-partnership-with-polo-club-for-the-nairobi-lagos-face-off-this-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi’s weekend social calendar is set for an enthralling highlight as the annual Simon Kuseyo Polo Tournament returns to Jamhuri Park this weekend. Tusker Malt, the title sponsor of the event, renews its partnership with the Polo Club, further cementing its commitment to Kenya’s premier lifestyle calendar. The tournament, honoring the late Kenyan polo legend Simon Kuseyo, pits Nigerian players against their Kenyan counterparts in a cross-border clash of fast-paced horse action, vibrant outdoor leisure, and exquisite field-side hospitality.\n\nTusker Malt’s title sponsorship reflects the beverage’s shared connection to the game, both built on key tenets of focus, patience, and strategy. Andrew Kilonzo, the MD of Kenya Breweries Limited, explained that the malt’s slow brewing process mirrors the discipline required on the polo field. The Simon Kuseyo Polo Tournament, established in 2000 after the polo player’s passing, celebrates players who excel above their handicap and embody the values of excellence and integrity that defined Kuseyo’s career.\n\nFans are invited to enjoy the weekend’s festivities, which blend sports, elegance, and cultural exchange. The Tusker Malt-sponsored event will provide an unparalleled pitch-side experience, with gates opening early Saturday morning at the Nairobi Polo Club. Main match play will continue through Sunday afternoon, offering sports enthusiasts, fashion lovers, and hospitality seekers a memorable outdoor event.",
  "summary": "The focus of the weekend is a thrilling cross-border clash featuring visiting players from Nigeria taking on Kenya. The post KBL renews partnership with Polo Club for the Nairobi, Lagos face off this Weekend appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}