Chrispine Sankale emerged as the winner at the inaugural Equity Bank Golf tournament which was held over the weekend at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi during which 150 customers participated.
Chrispine claimed the title of best golfer, while Elijah Adul and Ndirangu Kariuki secured the first and second runner-up positions, respectively. Customers and Equity staff played alongside each other, fostering a convivial atmosphere throughout the day.
Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, said, “This tournament was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the past year at Equity Bank and connect with our valued customers,” he remarked, highlighting the bank’s long-standing relationships with many attendees. He noted the significant financial growth some customers had experienced since their initial engagements with the bank.
Equity Bank’s CX Design Lead, Richie Sobayeni, achieved the distinction of best staff golfer. Among the customer participants, Rose Catherine secured the longest drive and top player in the first nine holes, while Norman Waithaka dominated the second nine. Muthoni Muturi and Raymond Nyamweya won the nearest-to-the-pin awards for the ladies’ and men’s categories, respectively. Hillary Langat achieved the longest drive in the men’s category.
Ms. Catherine praised Equity’s initiative, emphasizing the parallel between the interactive nature of golf and the importance of understanding customer needs in banking. She enjoyed her round with fellow Equity customers Mary Mungai, Engineer Joe Ngacha, and Muthoni Muturi, highlighting the strong sense of community within the golfing fraternity.
Joseph Kimani, another participant, expressed his delight at being sponsored by “home,” emphasizing the unique significance of the event for Equity customers. He expressed hope for the tournament to become a recurring tradition.