Dennis Chebitwey won the inaugural Iseme Kamau and Maema Advocates (IKM) and Oxygène Golf Tournament on Friday at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi after returning 43 Stableford points, organisers said in a statement dated July 11, 2026.

Chebitwey, playing off handicap 16, beat Yusuf Omari (handicap 23) by one point after Omari posted 42 points. The tournament attracted 145 golfers, including corporate executives, legal professionals, club members and business leaders from across Kenya, according to the organisers.

Speaking after the win, Chebitwey said the competition came down to the dynamics within his group. “It was an incredible day on the course. I had a fantastic four-ball, and we really pushed each other throughout the round,” he said. Chebitwey also credited Larry Ngala for introducing him to golf. “I also want to thank Larry Ngala for introducing me to golf 26 years ago… it is special to win a tournament like this,” he added.

In other categories, Martin Gatheca (handicap 18) finished as Men’s Runner-up. Aggie Konde (handicap 18) won the Lady Winner title with 37 Stableford points, while Bernadette Irungu (handicap 27) finished as Lady Runner-up after returning 35 points.

The sponsor category featured senior executives from two of Kenya’s most prominent listed and regulated corporates. NCBA Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer John Gachora won the Sponsor Winner award after carding 37 points while playing off handicap 18. East African Breweries Limited (EABL) Group Managing Director and CEO Jane Karuku was Sponsor Runner-up with 32 points, organisers said.

Special prizes went to Fidhelis Kimanzi (Men’s Longest Drive) and Kate Murima (Ladies’ Longest Drive). Alex Mwangi won the Men’s Nearest-to-the-Pin prize, while Rebecca Gathumbi won the Ladies’ category.

The organisers positioned the tournament as part of relationship-building and client engagement among professional services and corporate leaders. Oxygène Chairman Linus Gitahi said the partnership was driven by overlapping networks. “Oxygène and IKM share common values and, importantly, many common clients. That is what inspired us to organize this tournament; not just as a day of golf, but as a platform to bring together our clients and potential clients, strengthen existing relationships and create meaningful networking opportunities in a relaxed environment,” Gitahi said.

IKM Chairman Senior Counsel James Kamau said the event’s turnout reflected the role such forums play in convening decision-makers across sectors. “Golf has a unique way of bringing people together. We are delighted by the overwhelming turnout for this inaugural tournament, which has provided an excellent opportunity for leaders across different sectors to connect, build relationships and create new partnerships. We look forward to growing this event even further,” Kamau said.

The tournament highlights how corporate Kenya increasingly uses sports and lifestyle events—particularly golf—to support networking among executives, professional advisers and clients. With participation from leaders in banking, aviation, consumer goods and legal services, the event also underscores golf’s continued relevance as a relationship channel in Kenya’s dealmaking ecosystem.

IKM, also known as DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates), described itself in the statement as a full-service law firm and the Kenyan member firm of DLA Piper Africa, a network of 20 member firms. The firm said it operates across corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, projects and infrastructure, real estate, banking and tax.

The organisers did not disclose sponsorship amounts or the tournament’s financial targets. They said the event was inaugural, with plans to expand it in subsequent editions.