KCB has continued preparing for the upcoming Kenya Institute of Bankers (KIB) Interbank sports scheduled for September 23rd- 30th, 2023, at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS).
The bank is building teams that will compete in various sports disciplines at the 37th edition of the tourney. Great Region Trials are set to be conducted at the Nakuru Boys High School on August 12th, while Western, Coast, and Central Regions will conduct their trials at Kasagam Secondary School, Mombasa Sports Club and Thika Stadium, respectively.
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KCB Group Director Marketing and Communication Rosalind Gichuru noted that the bank looks forward to improving its rankings during this year’s competition. That is why it has embarked on a rigorous selection process to build competitive teams representing the bank well.
“We want to leave a mark in this year’s competitions, so we are starting early in our preparations. Our competitors should expect a much stronger team in KCB, one that will be out to cause upsets throughout the tournament period,” Rosalind said.
Last year, the bank dominated in the Lawn Tennis category as the duo of Robert Mburu and Peter Njuguna Mwangi clinched 1st place. KCB also caused major upsets against its opponents in Athletics as the team comprised of Morgan Rangita, Bethwel Kipchoge, and William Kumo came in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, respectively, in the 200 meters race. Bethwel Kipchoge took home the 800 meters crown.
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The Tug of War title chase was a do-or-die affair as the day’s favourite team, KCB, came in second, with the women’s team settling for third place. KCB proved too strong in swimming for its rivals as the men’s team clinched 1st position while the women’s team took second.
Over 25 sporting events are lined up for competition by various teams from member Banks. The sports disciplines include football, tug-of-war, golf, chess, draughts, volleyball, basketball, snooker, squash, table tennis, athletics, and badminton.