PS Elijah Mwangi launching the 2026 All-Africa Junior Teams Championships at Windsor

By DANIELLA APIYO

The Principal Secretary for the State Department for Sports, Mr. Elijah Mwangi, today officially launched the 2026 All-Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC), and announced that the Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Sports, will serve as the Lead Sponsor of the tournament. Click this link https://a.meridianbet.ke/c/C7pYjz to start gaming and stand a chance of winning big with Meridianbet.

The announcement was made during a high-profile launch held at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, where the Principal Secretary also unveiled the national junior golf team that will represent Kenya at the continental championship scheduled for March 23–26, 2026.

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As the primary sponsor of the event, the Government’s investment underscores its commitment to youth talent development and the strategic positioning of sports as a key driver of national development. The championship will see over 100 elite junior golfers from 15 African countries compete in Kenya in what is expected to be one of the most competitive editions of the tournament. The countries include Kenya, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

“The Government of Kenya is proud to be the anchor sponsor of the All-Africa Junior Team Championship. Our investment through the Ministry of Sports reflects our belief in the potential of our youth,” said PS Elijah Mwangi. “By hosting this continental event, we are not only promoting golf but also positioning Kenya as a premier sports tourism destination.”

PS Elijah Mwangi

During the event, the Principal Secretary also unveiled a seven-member national team comprising four boys and three girls, who will carry Kenya’s hopes in the championship against approximately 100 of Africa’s top junior golfers.

Notably, all four boys in the squad were part of Kenya’s victorious team at the Victoria Cup, which concluded in Uganda last weekend, highlighting the country’s strong junior golf pipeline and competitive readiness ahead of the continental championship.

The launch event was attended by several key tournament partners and sponsors, including NCBA Bank, Reload, AAR, Kenya Airways, Brookside, Avenue Healthcare, Kenya Pipeline Company, and Nation Media Group, whose support has been instrumental in bringing the championship to Kenya.

Vincent Mukiri, President of the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), expressed appreciation for the strong collaboration between the public and private sectors in delivering the event.

PS Elijah Mwangi with Kenya’s Junior Golf team.

“The journey to host the AAJTC has been made possible through the collective efforts of the Ministry of Sports, The R&A, and our corporate partners. This championship provides a vital platform for identifying and nurturing Africa’s emerging golf talent while preparing them for the global stage,” he said.

The All-Africa Junior Team Championship has served as a launching pad for numerous African golfers who have gone on to compete at the Toyota World Junior Golf Championship and achieve success at collegiate and professional levels. The 2026 edition at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club continues this legacy by providing a high-performance competitive environment for junior golfers aged 18 and under.

Championship at a glance:

• Event: 2026 All-Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC)
• Host Nation: Kenya
• Venue: Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Nairobi
• Competition Rounds: March 23rd – 26th, 2026
• Participating Nations: 15 African Countries