Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu in action during the 2026 NCBA Muthaiga Open.

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit continues this weekend with a strong field of 130 golfers set to descend on VetLab Sports Club for the 13th edition of the NCBA Kabete Open. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The tournament, which will be played from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, is one of the most competitive events on the KAGC calendar and is expected to attract some of the region’s leading amateur golfers as they battle for the title, valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, Order of Merit points, and a share of the KES 500,000 prize purse.

Played over 54 holes in a stroke-play format, all competitors will play the opening 36 holes before the field is cut to the top 33 players and ties for the final round. The winner will walk away with KES 115,000.

Adel Taufiq Balala follows his shot during the 2025 NCBA Kabete Open.

The championship has attracted players from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, underlining the growing stature of the KAGC circuit as one of East Africa’s premier amateur golf competitions.

Leading the field is current KAGC Order of Merit leader Jay Sandhu of Muthaiga Golf Club, alongside fellow Muthaiga’s and recent NCBA Ruiru Open champion Eugene Wafula.

Also expected to challenge strongly are NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy winner Ebill Omollo, NCBA Ronald Marshall & Toby Gibson Matchplay champion Elvis Muigua, and Kiambu Open winner John Kamaisi.

Former champion Adel Balala will also be seeking a return to winning ways at a venue where he has enjoyed dominance over the recent years. The Nyali Golf & Country Club golfer won the Kabete Open in 2021, 2022, and again in 2024, and will be looking to add a fourth title to his impressive record.

Regional interest will be led by reigning 2026 NCBA Goldfields Trophy champion Hitayezu Jean D’Amour of Rwanda, who arrives in Nairobi fresh from his victory in Kakamega last weekend. He will be joined by fellow Rwandans Felix Dusabe, Alain Niyonkuru, Jacques Byiringiro, and Didas Kamusumari.

Uganda has also assembled a formidable contingent led by Abraham Olupot, Michael Tumusiime, Godfrey Kambale, Cosmas Ocitti, Samuel Bazaale, and Elton Thembo, all of whom will be seeking to challenge for honours.

NCBA Kiambu Open champion John Kamaisi in action at Kiambu Golf Club.

The tournament is guaranteed to crown a new champion after defending champion Pranay Kapur of Royal Johannesburg Golf Club opted not to return to defend his title. Kapur won the 2025 edition after edging a strong field to become the first foreign golfer to lift the trophy.

The event comes at a crucial stage of the KAGC season, with players chasing valuable Order of Merit points as the race for honours intensifies approaching the midpoint of the championship calendar.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said:

“The NCBA Kabete Open has consistently attracted some of the strongest fields on the amateur circuit, and this year’s championship is no exception. The quality of players assembled this week reflects the continued growth of amateur golf in Kenya and across the region. We are proud to support platforms that provide golfers with opportunities to compete, develop their talent, and progress their careers.”

The NCBA Kabete Open forms part of NCBA’s broader commitment to supporting golf development across the region through sustained investment in junior, amateur, professional, and club golf.

Dismas Indiza with the winner’s prize

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Veteran professional Dismas Indiza delivered another masterclass in consistency and championship golf to emerge victorious at the third leg of the PGK Equator Tour Season 2 held at Limuru Country Club. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Indiza finished the tournament on an impressive 7-under-par total to claim the title and continue a remarkable run of form. The victory marks his second consecutive win in as many weeks, having also lifted the Sunshine Development Tour title at VetLab Sports Club last week.

The Kenya Airways professional demonstrated his experience and composure throughout the four-day event, holding the lead heading into the final round before closing out the tournament in style to secure the winner’s share of the KShs. 1.5 million prize purse.

Michael Karanga produced a strong final-round performance to finish runner-up at 5-under-par, while Safaricom’s Samuel Chege completed the podium positions in third place at 3-under-par.

The Limuru leg once again showcased the depth and competitiveness of Kenya’s professional golf scene, with players battling not only for prize money and ranking points but also for valuable positions in the season standings.

Dismas Indiza tee shot

Beyond the individual performances, the event highlighted the strength of the corporate team concept that has become a unique feature of the PGK Equator Tour. Players representing Kenya Airways, Safaricom, Betika, Visa, NCBA, Britam, and other partner organizations continued to demonstrate the value of corporate support in advancing professional golf in Kenya.

The Professional Golfers of Kenya extends its sincere appreciation to its sponsors and partners whose continued investment has made the tour a success. Special thanks go to NCBA Bank, Visa, Safaricom, Britam, Kenya Airways, Johnnie Walker, Betika and Computech for their unwavering support in growing professional golf and creating sustainable playing opportunities for Kenya’s professionals.

Dismas Indiza putts

The PGK Equator Tour remains the only professional golf circuit in Kenya that is wholly owned and managed by the Professional Golfers of Kenya, providing a platform for professionals to compete regularly, earn prize money, and develop their careers.

With the Limuru chapter now complete, attention turns to the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour Season 2, which will be held at Nyali Golf & Country Club from 2nd to 5th July 2026.

Following his back-to-back victories, all eyes will be on Dismas Indiza as he looks to continue his winning momentum on the Coast.