Mr Kavuvi
Machakos Golf Club members have elected Trade Unionist Boniface Kyuma Kavuvi as the new Chairman. He succeeds businessman Swarn Singh.
The election of Kavuvi has seen the launch a recruitment drive targeting young golfers in its post covid-19 refurbishment plan to grow the sport in the Lower Eastern region.
Speaking after the Annual General Meeting attended by more than 200 members drawn from the larger Ukambani region,the newly elected chairman announced the possible revision of the initial club membership to enlist more young players and nurture talent of either gender.
Mr Kavuvi who was flanked by the new Vice chairman Mr Musembi Katuku and long standing Club Secretary Lawyer Ann Kiusya reiterated the club's commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility saying they have been reaching out to the less privileged organizations in the regions.
"We are endeavouring to inject new blood in the progressive golfing life of our esteemed club," said Mr Kavuvi.
The club which is the only one in the region stands at the heart of gree suburbs of Machakos Town. It has hosted several golf tourneys and open days in the recent past including rugby sport.
Machakos Golf Club is a social place situated in Machakos Town and was established in 1924.
It has over 600 members and a number of facilities for recreation.
There is a golf course, swimming pool, gym, snooker, rugby field, football field, children play park, steam bath and more recreation sites.
They offer sufficient festival and events ground and a conference hall. The Golf Club has a modern bar and restaurant served with drinks and foods.
The cottages are well kept with a dinning area, bathroom and a bedroom.
