Stanbic Bank gives Uganda ladies’ golf team a leg-up ahead of regional tournament

October 20, 2025 in Companies by Editor

Stanbic Bank Uganda has provided logistical support to the Uganda National Ladies’ Golf Team as it prepares to compete in the 2025 East and Central Africa All-Africa Challenge Trophy (ECA-AACT), scheduled for October 20–25 at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, Kenya.

The sponsorship package covers entry fees, uniforms, travel, accommodation, and allowances for the players and coaching staff.

According to Catherine Makumbi, Manager Executive Banking and Affluent Express at Stanbic Bank, the partnership aligns with the Bank’s broader Women Prosperity Agenda, which seeks to promote women’s participation and inclusion across different sectors, including sports.

“Supporting women in sport is part of how we deliver on our purpose: ‘Uganda is our home; we drive her growth,’” Makumbi said. “These athletes demonstrate discipline and resilience — values that are central to progress both on and off the course.”

The Uganda team is led by Coach Flavia Namakula, with Peace Kabasweka as captain, joined by Meron Kyomugisha and junior representative Keisha Kagoro. The players were selected based on national order-of-merit rankings to ensure that Uganda fields its top-performing golfers.

The tournament will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play across three days and brings together teams from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Madagascar, and Reunion.

Rita Apell Akot, President of the Uganda Ladies Golf Union (ULGU), welcomed Stanbic’s involvement, noting that it helps ease the logistical challenges athletes often face when representing the country.

“Stanbic’s support allows the players to focus on their game and compete effectively,” she said. “The ECA-AACT is not only about competition but also about building networks and developing women’s golf across the region.”

Since its establishment in 2013, the ECA-AACT has become one of the main regional tournaments promoting women’s golf, offering exposure and experience to players from emerging golf nations.

Milton Chebet, Assistant General Secretary (Technical) at the National Council of Sports, commended the partnership, saying it demonstrates how public–private collaboration can enhance national representation in regional competitions.

“Corporate partnerships such as this one help our athletes prepare adequately and participate meaningfully in international events,” Chebet said.