Barclays Kenya Open has received a another sponsorship from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) under the brand of Johnnie Walker.
Celebrating 50th year, KBL will pump kshs 6 million in this year’s Barclays Kenya Open Golf Championships set for March 22 at Muthaiga Golf club.
The brewers returns into the sponsorship, marking their 17th year as part of the sponsorship, after the 1998 to 2001 through its top beer brand, Tusker.
The brewery renewed its commitment again from 2005 to 2009, and from 2010 to 2016 Tusker Malt Lager was the official alcoholic beverage partner. This is the second year KBL is sponsoring through Johnnie Walker which became a gold sponsor last year.
Speaking at Muthaiga Golf Club on Thursday, KBL managing director Jane Karuku said the Kenya Open was important to Johnnie Walker and KBL because it is Kenya’s biggest event with a large local, regional and global reach.
“The Kenya Open has demonstrated a rich legacy of longevity that blends well with Johnnie Walker brand that has been serving beverages for over 150.
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