Elizabeth Njau Bags KPC Golf Day At Royal Nairobi Golf Club
Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Pipeline Company, Pius Mwendwa, awards the overall winner, Elizabeth Njau, at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on October 16, 2026. PHOTO/ KPC
By Erick Nzioka and Sherry Omedo
NAIROBI, Kenya- Elizabeth Njau, playing off handicap 21, returned an impressive score of 46 stableford points to emerge overall winner of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Golf Day, beating a large field of 175 players at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Friday evening.
Edwin Kinisu, playing off handicap 5, won the men’s category with 44 points, while Patsy Kihiu claimed the ladies’ title with 45 points playing off handicap 32.
“It’s great to win. I had good company on the golf course who encouraged me to play better. I look forward to many more victories before the year ends,” Njau told Standard Sports.
“The tournament was competitive and enjoyable, I am grateful for the opportunity to play alongside fellow golfers. This victory is special to me, and I appreciate the tournament for bringing us close together and creating opportunities for us to build lasting relationships,” Njau added.
In the other results, Samuel Nganga won the Division Four category on 43 points while Lincoln Ireri finished as men’s runner-up with a similar margin of points.
Emmah Omwenga emerged ladies’ runner-up on 42 points as Edwin Omolo claimed the sponsor winner award on 39 points.
Belinda Mulindi finished as sponsor runner-up on 37 points as Joel Mugo (Handicap 12) took the best effort award, returning 13 points.
Kamoza Longwe won the men’s longest-drive contest, while Penny Wambui took the ladies’ longest-drive award.
Denis Kirui and Caroline Kadikinyi won the men’s and ladies’ nearest-to-the-pin categories, respectively. Samwel Misoi won the Hidden Hole category.
The tournament brought together business leaders, investors and golf enthusiasts at a significant moment in KPC’s corporate journey following its recent listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
“Kenya Pipeline Company’s listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange ushered in a new era in our engagement with shareholders, customers, partners and the public, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, accountability and sustainable value creation,” KPC Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Pius Mwendwa said.
“This event allowed us to connect with our stakeholders away from the boardroom, enabling us to strengthen existing partnerships and build new relationships. As a listed company, we remain focused on delivering value to our shareholders while continuing to provide safe, reliable and efficient petroleum transportation and storage services,” he added.
