Professional golfer who held the NCBA Nyanza Hippo Pot championship title for three years until 2026.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeWindsor Golf Hotel and Country Club’s Elvis Muigua ended John Lejirma’s three-year reign at the NCBA Nyanza Hippo Pot after producing a strong performance to win the 2026 title at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Sunday. …
Muigua crowned new Nyanza Hippo Pot championThe Standard
… Daniel Nduva, CJ Wangai, Adel Balala, Sammy Mulama, Samuel Njoroge and Taimur Malik have all tasted victory on the local circuit and will view Kigali's cut top 50 and ties after 36 holes as a realistic target.Then there is the amateur firepower of John Lejirma and Michael Karanga …
Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda OpenThe Standard
… A three-way tie for seventh saw Edwin Mudanyi, John Lejirma, and David Wakhu close it out on one-under 291, while Erick Ooko rounded out the top ten at one-over-par 293. …
Njoroge wins sixth PGK EquatorThe Standard
… A three-way tie for seventh saw Edwin Mudanyi, John Lejirma, and David Wakhu close it up on one-under 291. …
Njoroge triumphs in sixth PGK Equator TourCitizen Digital
… in this momentum throughout the rest of the season," said Wakhu.Greg Snow of Muthaiga Golf Club finished second after returning a four-round total of 275 (-9), while Safaricom-sponsored golfer Samuel Chege continued his impressive campaign by sharing third place with John Lejirma …
Wakhu wins fifth leg of the PGK Equator Tour in RuiruCitizen Digital
… John Lejirma and Mohit Mediratta shared fifth place on 2-under par 211 overall.The Absa Invitational attracted a strong field of 80 golfers from across East Africa and beyond, with competitors battling not only for a share of the prize purse but also valuable Official World Golf …
Samuel Chege claims maiden Sunshine Development Tour title in NyaliThe Standard
… Chasing his heels in a second-place tie at 2-under were the duo of Safaricom's Samuel Chege and Betika's John Lejirma. …
Indiza sustains title run in LimuruThe Standard
… The 2026 champion, John Lejirma, didn’t defend his title after transitioning into the professional ranks early this year.Other former amateurs who featured prominently in the opening event, KAGC event, but have so far turned pro include Michael Karanga of St Andrew’s - Ndumberi G …
Ebill Omollo reigns supreme in NakuruThe Standard
… The 2025 champ, John Lejirma didn't defend his title after transitioning into the professional ranks early this year.Other former amateurs who featured prominently in the opening event KAGC event but have so far turned pro include Michael Karanga of St Andrew's - Ndumberi Golf Cl …
Omollo reigns supreme in NakuruCitizen Digital
… Also finishing in the top ten were Kennedy Abuto with 288 points, Greg Snow and Edwin Mudanyi tied with 289, John Lejirma with 290 points, CJ Wangai with 294, Mike Kisia with 295 points, and Mohit Mediratta finishing with 296 points. …
Samuel Njoroge wins second leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Thika Sports ClubElvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club won the 2026 NCBA Nyanza Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu, shooting 209 (one under par) to beat a field of 66 amateur golfers and end John Lejirma's three-year reign as champion.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Elvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club won the 2026 NCBA Nyanza Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu, shooting 209 (one under par) to beat a field of 66 amateur golfers and end John Lejirma's three-year reign as champion.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is leading East Africa's charge at the Rwanda Open, a regional tournament with 20 million shillings in prize money, with a 15-player contingent including 22-year-old Njoroge Kibugu, ageless veteran Dismas Indiza, and former Safari Tour champion Greg Snow.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Njoroge carded a 12-under-par 280 to win the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Nakuru Golf Club, extending his lead in the tour's Order of Merit standings. Dismas Indiza finished second at 6-under-par 286, with Mutahi Kibugu third at 5-under 287.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Pro Samuel Njoroge shot 12-under-par 280 to win the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Nakuru Golf Club, extending his Order of Merit lead to 3,852 points. Dismas Indiza finished second at 6-under-par 286, with Mutahi Kibugu third at 5-under 287.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
David Wakhu of Golf Park won the fifth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Ruiru Sports Club with a four-round total of 274 (-10), ahead of a field of 50 players. Wakhu currently sits fifth on the Order of Merit standings with 1800 points.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thika Sports Club professional Samuel Chege claimed his first Sunshine Development Tour title by winning the Absa Invitational, the fourth leg of the East Africa Swing Tour, at Nyali Golf & Country Club with a final score of 7-under par 206, following a brilliant final round of 6-under par 65.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran pro Dismas Indiza extended his lead in the Professional Golfers of Kenya PGK Equator Tour at Limuru Country Club, sitting five shots clear heading into the final round despite fog halting play for an hour. Samuel Chege and John Lejirma trailed in second place at 2-under par.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vet Lab Golf Club's Ebill Omollo carded a closing round 1-under-par (226 total) to win his first championship in the NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship series at Nakuru Golf Club, overcoming firm greens and challenging conditions after several second-place finishes.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vet Lab Golf Club's Ebill Omollo carded a closing round 1-under-par for a final 7-over 226 to capture his first NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship victory at Nakuru Golf Club, ending a streak of second-place finishes. The championship series has so far produced 10 different winners this year.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Njoroge won the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour held at Thika Sports Club, carding 278 (10 under par) to finish atop the leaderboard ahead of Dismas Indiza and Karanga Michael.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →