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Mbakaya wins the inaugural Ingoo tournament in Kakamega

Ingoo Diaspora Golf tournament inaugural winner Emanuel Mbakaya in action at Kakamega Sports Club, September 14, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Emanuel Mbakaya achieved a notable victory at the inaugural Ingoo Diaspora Golf tournament, hosted at the nine-hole Kakamega Sports Club, by securing 42 stableford points.

His consistent performance, with rounds of 24 and 18 stableford points, distinguished him among the 67 participating golfers.

The tournament, presented by Crown Paints Plc and Dr Patrick Karani, with support from 21 Diaspora Golfers primarily based in Nairobi, marked Mbakaya's first major win following several close finishes.

Mbakaya expressed his elation at the hard-earned triumph, remarking, "I'm excited about this win, which has been a long time coming. I've been practising for this tournament since Monday, focusing on where to make a par, a birdie, a bogey, or even a double bogey."