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Dozens expected at UMGHA Charity Golf Classic in Maryland

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Kenya’s ambassador to the United States David Kerich and his Ugandan counterpart Robbie Kakonge will attend the event at the Waverly Woods Golf Club in Maryland. PHOTO/COURTESY

Non-golfer participants are welcome to join the Hole 19 reception for $100, which includes networking, food and access to the awards program

It will be an elite field as dozens of golfers tee off for the UMGHA Charity Golf Classic at Waverly Woods Golf Club in Maryland this Friday, October 30.

Kenya’s ambassador to the United States David Kerich and his Ugandan counterpart Robbie Kakonge, will grace the event.

The tournament is a partnership of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Global Health Alliance and the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria.

Themed as “Great Golf. Greater Impact” the daylong event is intended to support global health research and education while helping build stronger communities for a healthier, more equitable world.

Organizers are inviting businesses, organizations and individuals to support the initiative through sponsorship packages ranging from $250 to $10,000.

The $10,000 Title Sponsor package includes two foursomes, premier logo recognition, a speaking opportunity at the awards program and a feature in event press and communications. Other sponsorship categories include Platinum at $5,000, Gold at $3,000, Silver at $2,000, Bronze at $1,000 and Community Sponsor at $500.

Hole-in-one sponsorship is available for $250.

Non-golfer participants are welcome to join the Hole 19 reception for $100, which includes networking, food and access to the awards program.

Interested sponsors and participants can register here.

 

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Milton Nyakundi

Milton Nyakundi is a veteran multimedia journalist with over 20 years of experience across broadcast, digital, and print media, who relocated to the United States in 2022 and is now the Senior International Correspondent for Kurunzi News based in Washington, DC, USA. He has previously worked with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), among other high-profile roles with Kenya's first privately-owned media outlet - Kenya Television Network. His experience also include prominent roles as Media Consultant for Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and StarTimes Kenya. His career spans high‑stakes political reporting covering legislative and constitutional issues, elections, governance, and accountability across Kenya, Africa, and global arenas. He also boasts extensive sports journalism experience, covering local and international sports events, including leagues, tournaments and sports governance. He is well-known for his investigative depth, editorial leadership, and evidence-driven journalism that guides his consistent delivery of public‑interest storytelling across platforms.

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