Kenya Breweries Limited MD Andrew Kilonzo gifts barley farmer and polo player Chris Foot at the Simon Kuseyo memorial cup at the Nairobi Polo Club.
Tusker Malt turned the Nairobi Polo Club into a lifestyle destination over the weekend, combining international polo action, fashion and entertainment with a special recognition of farmers who supply key ingredients for Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL).
The two-day Simon Kuseyo Tournament, held at Jamhuri Park, attracted sports enthusiasts, Nairobi’s fashion-conscious crowd and guests from different backgrounds for a weekend of competition and socialising.
The tournament culminated in an international contest between Kenya and Nigeria, with the visiting Nigerian team lifting the Simon Kuseyo Cup for the second consecutive year.
As the official title sponsor, Tusker Malt curated a pitch-side experience that went beyond the matches, with lounge settings, networking opportunities and refreshments, including the brand’s signature Tusker Malt Shandy.
Guests turned out in stylish afternoon outfits as the event brought together sport, fashion and culture, reinforcing polo’s growing appeal within Nairobi’s social scene.
The tournament also paid tribute to the late Simon Kuseyo, a Kenyan polo pioneer whose contribution to the sport continues to be celebrated through the annual competition.
Speaking during the event, Naomi Kiema said KBL was committed to supporting experiences that bring sports fans and communities together while enriching Kenya’s lifestyle and entertainment scene.
“We have had an amazing two-day sporting event that has, as usual, brought out sports fans, enthusiasts and fashion-forward Nairobians who have enjoyed the pitch-side view of the game and the diverse cultural offerings,” she said.
Kiema added that the company hoped to maintain the momentum by continuing to create memorable experiences around sporting events.
Beyond the entertainment, this year’s tournament also provided an opportunity for KBL to recognise the contribution of barley and sorghum farmers who supply raw materials used in its brewing operations.
For the first time, farmers were invited to attend a polo match as guests, giving them an opportunity to experience the sport and watch the Kenya-Nigeria contest for the Simon Kuseyo Cup.
KBL also reaffirmed its commitment to working with farmers and agricultural aggregators to sustain partnerships across its supply chain.
Barley farmer Chris Foot welcomed the company’s efforts to recognise and support farmers involved in the beer-making value chain.
Tusker Malt said its association with polo reflects shared values of patience, focus and strategy, qualities that also underpin the brand’s brewing process.
The tournament therefore offered a blend of sporting competition, social engagement and agricultural recognition, bringing together players, fans and farmers in an event that celebrated both the game and the people behind the brand.
