ICEA LION Trust Company & Junior Golf Foundation Announce Partnership At Kenya Junior Strokeplay Championship
In a notable event at the Kenya Junior Strokeplay Championship, ICEA LION Trust Company, the Trust business arm of the ICEA LION Group announced a partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation at Muthaiga Golf Club.
This partnership is in line with our commitment to supporting the growth of golf amongst the youth. This initiative marks an industry-first move into junior golf sponsorship by an Insurance Group in Kenya, positioning ICEA LION as the pioneering Insurance Group to support junior golf.
Peter Wachira, Principal Officer of ICEA LION Trust Company, reflected on the impact of the partnership, stating,
“This collaboration is more than just a sponsorship; it’s a commitment to creating opportunities for young golfers to excel both on and off the green. We are setting the foundation for a future where sports can be a viable path for personal and professional development.”
Philip Lopokoiyit, CEO, ICEA LION Group, shared his perspective on this new venture, “Our partnership with the Junior Golf Foundation is a strategic move towards contributing significantly to the development of golf in Kenya. It represents our investment in the future – not just in sports, but in cultivating discipline, focus, and resilience among young Kenyans. Our support to the Junior Golf Foundation is indeed in line with the ICEA LION Trust Company vision to deliver sustainable success for the future.’’
Adding to the excitement, Regina Gachora, President of the Junior Golf Foundation, expressed her enthusiasm, “This partnership is a significant milestone in our mission to grow the sport of golf in Kenya. It enables us to reach more aspiring young golfers and provides them with the resources and platforms they need to succeed.”
The event marked the continuation of a series of over 41 junior golf tournaments across Nairobi, Coast, North-Rift, Western, and Central regions, supported by the partnership. This extensive program underlines the shared commitment of ICEA LION Trust Company and the Junior Golf Foundation to nurturing the sport’s growth and accessibility for young athletes across Kenya.
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