Kate Ngotho, Overall Ladies winner receives her winner’s prize from NCBA Group MD John Gachora during the NCBA Golf Series at Karen Country Club

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Home players Nick Markham and Kate Ngotho emerged as the overall winners at the latest leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series held at Karen Country Club on Saturday, as golfers competed for top honours and coveted spots at the Series Grand Finale scheduled for later this year. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Markham claimed the Overall Men’s title after returning an impressive score of 75 gross in a competitive field that featured some of the country’s top club golfers.

Speaking after his victory, Markham expressed his delight at the win and securing his place at the season-ending finale.

“It feels fantastic to win this leg of the series. I had a good round and had great playing partners. My putter didn’t work quite well today and I feel I could have gone lower, but I am happy with my round today. Qualifying for the Grand Finale is a validation that my game is going in the right direction, and I am excited to see where the next step can take us,” said Markham.

Karen Country Club’s Nick Markham tees off during his home club’s leg of the NCBA Golf Series.

In the ladies’ category, Kate Ngotho emerged as the Overall Lady Winner after carding 89 gross on countback, capping off a significant personal milestone after a challenging previous season.

“I am so excited to have emerged top because last year was quite a struggle, so I am very happy to have gotten through this round. Qualifying for the finale means that I get the opportunity to compete against many other players from other clubs and prove that I am the best lady player,” said Ngotho.

Paul Kaguamba finished as the Men’s Runner-Up after posting 77 gross on countback, while Margareta Gram claimed the Ladies’ Runner-Up prize with 89 gross on countback.

In the Division One category, Kiunjuri Mathu emerged victorious after returning an outstanding 84 gross score. Liban Roba finished third on 77 gross on countback, while Lesaan Shani took fourth place with 78 gross on countback.

The Division Two categories saw Edwin Nyairo claim the Men’s title with an impressive 43 points, while Jacintah Wambugu secured the Ladies’ honours after carding 38 points.

In Division Three, junior golfer Mutei Mwendwa won the Men’s category with 38 points, while Susan Kihato topped the Ladies’ category with 41 points.

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa follows the path of his tee shot during the NCBA Golf Series at Karen Country Club.

Speaking after the tournament, NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said the continued growth of the Series reflects the increasing popularity of golf across the country and the value of creating opportunities for golfers of all abilities to compete.

“The NCBA Golf Series continues to provide a platform where golfers can challenge themselves, connect with one another and enjoy the game at some of the country’s best courses. We are encouraged by the strong participation we continue to witness across the Series and remain committed to supporting the growth of golf while creating opportunities for more players to experience and enjoy the sport,” said Gachora.

The event marked the sixteenth qualifier of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series calendar, which has attracted thousands of golfers across the country this season. Winners from the various categories earned qualification spots to the highly anticipated Grand Finale set for November at Karen Country Club.

The Series forms part of NCBA’s broader commitment to supporting golf development in Kenya through investments across junior, amateur, professional and club golf.

Thika Sports Club Captain, PGK Chairman C J Wangai, Winner Samuel Chege, Nazreen Wangari Safaricom Representative

By DANIELLA APIYO AND AMANDA DAMARIS

Samuel Chege was crowned champion of the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour Season 2 after an outstanding four-round performance at Thika Sports Club, finishing the tournament at an impressive 10-under-par overall. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

Chege, who had maintained his lead through three rounds, displayed consistency and composure throughout the tournament to secure one of the biggest wins of the season so far.

Veteran professional Dismas Indiza mounted a strong challenge and finished closely behind in second place at 9-under-par, while Michael Karanga claimed third place at 5-under-par following another solid performance.

The second leg of the tour attracted a highly competitive field and once again highlighted the growing standard of professional golf in Kenya under the PGK Equator Tour initiative. Each event on the tour carries a Kshs. 1.5 million prize purse awarded to the top 20 players, providing consistent, competitive, and earning opportunities for professionals across the country.

Samuel in action

The tournament also continues to demonstrate the importance of the Corporate League partnership model, with several leading professionals proudly representing sponsoring brands throughout the event.

Speaking after the tournament, officials from the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) thanked all sponsors and partners including NCBA, Visa, Safaricom, Britam, Kenya Airways, Johnnie Walker, Betika, and Computech for their continued support and commitment toward the success of the tour.

“The continued support from our sponsors and partners has played a major role in creating competitive opportunities for our professionals and elevating the standard of the game in Kenya. We sincerely appreciate their commitment to the PGK Equator Tour and to the development of professional golf,” said PGK Chairman C J Wangai.

“The momentum continues! Following Sammy Chege’s brilliant victory today, our team has firmly sustained their incredible form into the current season, already securing back-to-back wins after finishing at the top of the corporate standings last year.

We are truly pleased to see the impact this series is having on the players, shaping them and preparing them to compete at the highest level on global stages such as the Magical Kenya Open. We are incredibly proud of their continued success and remain committed to backing the four golfers under the Safaricom Corporate team, Samuel Chege Njoroge, Mohit Mediratta, Mutahi Kibugu, and Mathew Wahome as they build on their experience, drive forward, and rise to even higher levels of competition.” Said Nazreen Wangari, Safaricom Representative

The PGK Equator Tour now moves to its next leg at Limuru Country Club from 18^th to 21^st June 2026 as players continue battling for Order of Merit points and top honours in Season 2.