The lush fairways of the Kiambu Golf Club became a hub of philanthropy this weekend as over 70 golfers took to the course for the second edition of the Face of Kenya International Charity Golf Tournament.
The event, which blended competitive sport with a mission to uplift vulnerable children, successfully raised funds to support feeding programs and educational infrastructure in rural Kenya.
Speaking during the colorful dinner ceremony following the tournament, Janet Wainaina Mwangi, the founder of Face of Kenya International, expressed her joy at the overwhelming support from the local golfing community.
“We’ve had a fantastic day. 72 players came to the field, and the tournament was just amazing,” Mwangi said. “But more for us is what the project is doing. We don’t just build schools; we change the faces of schools by adding something small that makes a huge difference.”
The foundation’s impact is already visible at the Kangure school, where renovations have revitalized the learning environment. Beyond infrastructure, the foundation focuses on a holistic approach to education, providing technical and vocational training (TVET) and essential school feeding programs.
“Poverty happens due to many issues, but we focus on education because someone like me only succeeded because I was educated,” Mwangi noted. “We want to ensure vulnerable children don’t miss school because of hunger. In Kiambu, we are already feeding children for as little as 15 shillings a day.”
The competition was stiff, but the spirit of the day remained focused on the cause. Peter Kaburu emerged as the overall champion of the Face of Kenya Charity Golf Tournament, navigating the challenging Kiambu course to claim the top prize.
In the ladies’ category, Charity Njoroge took home the winner’s title, while the future of the sport looked bright as Martha Njeri and Jemile Gacheru clinched the junior titles.
While the club handled the traditional sporting rewards, the Face of Kenya International presented a special commemorative trophy to the overall winner. “The winner for tonight has gone home with a trophy as the Face of Kenya Golf Tournament Winner 2025,” Mwangi confirmed.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event at Ruiru Golf Club and this year’s turnout in Kiambu, the tournament is now set to become a permanent fixture on the Kenyan golfing calendar.
“As the founder, I am saying the Face of Kenya Golf Tournament will be an annual event,” Mwangi declared. “During the Christmas season, as we go to celebrate with our families, we first give back. It is now stamped—there will be a third, fourth, and fifth edition.”
The call to expand is already growing, with the Captain of Nyandarua requesting that the foundation host its next tournament in his county.
As the evening concluded with a “Charity Golf & Dance” event, the message of the day was clear: legacy is built through service.
“Nobody ever got poor because they gave,” Mwangi said in her parting shot. “When you give, you add value to your life because you have added value to someone else’s. Don’t stay up by yourself—lift someone up.”
