Kairuki Hails Mrema After Standout Scotland Performance
17 Sep 2026
By Staff Writer
Tanzania’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Mbelwa Kairuki, has congratulated junior golfer Felix Mrema following his impressive 12th-place finish among 91 competitors at the World School Golf Championship in Scotland.
Mrema, a student at Braeburn School in Arusha, represented Tanzania at the three-day championship, his first international golf tournament outside the country.
Kairuki said Mrema's performance was a source of pride for Tanzania and reflected the potential of young Tanzanians to compete on the international stage.
“I congratulate Felix for representing Tanzania at the World School Golf Championship in Scotland and for putting our national flag high,” Kairuki said.
“Finishing 12th among 91 junior golfers in his first international competition is a remarkable achievement.”
He urged Mrema to build on the experience as he continues developing his game and pursuing his ambition of representing Tanzania internationally.
Kairuki also pledged government support for the young golfer, saying his progress could help raise Tanzania’s profile through sport.
“Felix is a role model for other young Tanzanians. His achievement shows that with dedication, discipline, hard work and the right support, our young people can compete at the highest level internationally,” he said.
The High Commissioner said efforts would be made to help Mrema secure sponsorship to support his development and ambitions.
“We will help him secure sponsorship to fulfil his dream. Our country has many young talents, and we would like Mrema to be a role model for Tanzanian youth,” he said.
Kairuki, who has been promoting golf internationally, also commended Royal Golf for its efforts to develop and promote the sport in Tanzania and beyond.
Mrema competed across three renowned Scottish courses, facing strong winds and fast greens that tested his skills.
He opened at Ladybank Golf Club, a championship course measuring 6,821 yards, where he carded 19 over par.
On the second day, he played The Kittocks Course at St Andrews, measuring 7,192 yards from the back tees and playing to par 71. He finished the round 11 over par.
Mrema produced his best round at The Torrance Course, where he shot five over par on the 7,230-yard course from the back tees.
He competed with a handicap index of 8.1.
The top-15 finish also secured Mrema an invitation to next year’s championship.
Speaking to Royal Golf, Mrema thanked Tanzanians for their support throughout the tournament and reflected on the experience.
“ The biggest challenge I faced was the strong wind, which was different from Tanzania, and the greens were also very fast,” he said.
“It was my first time playing outside the country. I learned a big lesson and I will get better next time I am here. The competition has given me great motivation,” he said.
Mrema said representing Tanzania’s national golf team remains one of his major ambitions.
He also thanked his coach, professional golfer John Said, for his guidance and support throughout his development.
His performance in Scotland provides an important foundation for his continued development and gives him another opportunity to compete internationally next year.