Ndiritu-The future of Golf looks bright

By Fred Maingi

Njani Ndiritu from Kabete Vet Club is the newly elected Chairman of the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) for the 2022/23 season.

Ndiritu got 49 points against his competitor George Gathu of Kenya Airforce Golf club who received 40 votes.

The peaceful AGM held both virtually and physical at the Muthaiga Golf club was supervised by former Chairman Francis Okwara and Lucas Maranga.

Philip Ochola was elected unopposed as the new vice chairman while Karugu Macharia from Windsor Golf hotel and country took the plum position as the Union treasurer respectively.

Ndiritu in his acceptance speech congratulated the outgoing chairman(Peter Kiguru) for steering KGU to greater heights.

“I congratulate everybody who participated in this exercise tonight, I cant forget our Government, The president Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta , C. S. Ambassador Amina Mohamed and cooperates like Safaricom who supported us throughout the year. We shall continue to walk the journey together, I will consult with the new team to take Golf to another level. ” He noted.

Ndiritu went on” Lets put our differences behind us. This was not a conflict but a healthy competition. I wish also to laud the parents for their past contribution by exposing the children to the great game which has a bright future. KGU did a commendable job by exposing the juniors to the international events, We are very grateful”.

Ndiritu said competition always brings new ideas adding that “We need to do much more and support upcoming clubs. I shall give a good report next year, We have started financial strategic paper to guide us and put more emphasis on Junior Golf. I Promise to be part of the solution and not ready to go back to the Tribunal “

Newly elected team

Chairman-Njani Ndiritu

Philip Ochola-(Vice chairman unopposed,)

David Ndung’u(Hon. Secretary Gen)

Karugu Macharua(Treasurer)

Executive members-Chris Kinuthia

Sam Itemere, Ndiga Githae

Thomas Mwaura

Frank Wambua

Taufiq Balala

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