{
  "id": 20161461,
  "title": "Stella Mwangi Wins Inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series in Nyeri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/stella-mwangi-wins-inaugural-kcb-group-ceo-golf-series-in-nyeri",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T10:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/stella-mwangi-wins-inaugural-kcb-group-ceo-golf-series-in-nyeri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stella Mwangi claimed victory at the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series, hosted at Nyeri Golf Club. The event drew a field of 178 golfers, with Mwangi amassing 40 Stableford points to clinch the overall championship. Daniel Weru, with a handicap of 7, narrowly trailed in second place after a tiebreaker. In the women's division, Mwangi also claimed the longest drive title. Daisy Mumbi secured the top spot among women golfers with 38 Stableford points. Vinesh Shah claimed the top position in men's Division Two with 50 net points. Catherine Nganga won the women's Division Two category with 41 points. John Nduru emerged victorious in men's Division Three with 42 net points. Linet Murage claimed the women's Division Three title with 43 points. Richard Kibicho won the gross winner's title with a score of 73, while Timothy Kuria was named the sponsor's winner with 36 points. KCB Group CEO Paul Russo emphasized the golf series' aim to unite customers, partners, and the golfing community while bolstering relationships beyond the boardroom. He also highlighted Nyeri and Nyeri Golf Club's positive impact on the local economy. The inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series will expand to other regions, including Nairobi, the Rift Valley, and Lower Eastern. The second leg of the tournament is set for December 12, 2026, at Thika Sports Club.",
  "summary": "Stella Mwangi emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series held at Nyeri Golf Club, after carding 40 Stableford points in a tournament that attracted 178 golfers. The handicap 8 golfer edged out handicap 7 Daniel Weru on countback to claim the top honours. Mwangi also secured the ladies’ longest [...] The post Stella Mwangi Wins Inaugural KCB Group CEO Golf Series in…",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}