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Kenya Golf Union

Also known as: KGU

Kenya Golf Union — body that selects and confirms golfers for national and continental championships.

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    With the Kenya Golf Union KGU expected to name two wild-cards selections from among a three-way shootout between Junaid Manji of Sigona Golf Club, Maahir Patel of Sigona Golf Club and Eugene Wafula of Muthaiga Golf Club to complete the four-man national team, upon the conclusion

    Kenya names strong team for continental championship
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Golf Union Chairman Brian Akun congratulated Balala on his triumph, describing his performance as a demonstration of the resilience and mental strength required to succeed in match play.

    Adel Balala crowned 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play champion
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    ferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenyatta University is set to introduce golf as part of its Sports, Exercise and Sports Science programs from September following a partnership with the R&A, Kenya Golf Union

    Kenyatta University partners with golf stakeholders to grow the game in Kenya
  7. Citizen Digital

    Speaking ahead of the tournament, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Brian Akun said: "The NCBA Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship has become one of the flagship events on our calendar, consistently attracting the best amateur golfers from Kenya and across the region, with an opportuni

    MKO slot up for grabs as Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship tees off
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Golf Union Vice-Chairman Jonathan Marucha praised the high standard of competition witnessed throughout the tournament, noting the continued growth of the KAGC circuit.

    Kamaisi clinches NCBA Kabete Open to go top of KAGC order of merit
  10. The Standard

    Michael Chege came in second with 152 (75,87) playing off a handicap of 17.The event also marked the official debut of the newly-elected Kenya Golf Union KGU Chairman, Brian Akun, who commended the 162-player aggregate field.

    Omollo reigns supreme in Nakuru
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    The event was attended by Kenya Golf Federation President Philip Ochola, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia and Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson Mukami Wangai, among other distinguished guests.

    All to play for as Basco Paints launches Duracoat Golf Masters Series
  13. The Standard

    At the Thika Sports Club course, Kim Nderitu won the Kenya Golf Union Chairman 2026 prize with 40 stableford points.

    Kirimi powers to glory at VetLab Club event
  14. Citizen Digital

    Speaking after the tournament, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia praised the quality of competition and the continued growth of the amateur game as he approaches the end of his tenure.

    Nakuru’s Kamaisi crowned 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open Champion
  15. April 2026
  16. The Standard

    The squad of four players unveiled by Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has already kicked off their training under coach Ali Khimji and composes top amateur male golfers.

    Sigona's Manji leads Kenya's team to Africa championship

Yesterday

  1. Kenya confirms golfers for All Africa continental championship

    Kenya's Golf Union has confirmed Adel Balala and John Kamais for the All Africa Golf Team Championship in Tunisia next month, with two additional wild-card spots to be decided after the Diani Beach Masters leg next week.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Adel Balala wins 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play

    Nyali Golf Club's Adel Balala defeated 16-year-old Maahir Patel 3&2 in Sunday's final at Limuru Country Club to claim the 104th NCBA Kenya Amateur Match Play championship, earning a place at the 2027 Magical Kenya Open.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Kenyatta University launches golf program with R&A and unions

    Kenyatta University will introduce golf as part of its Sports, Exercise and Sports Science programs from September, following a partnership with the R&A, Kenya Golf Union, Kenya Ladies Golf Union, and Junior Golf Foundation. The collaboration aims to increase sport participation, train golf instructors, and establish a golf facility and performance centre at the university.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship offers MKO qualification slot

    The 49th Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship tees off at Royal Nairobi Golf Club with the winner earning direct qualification to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour. The tournament has attracted an elite international field from Kenya, Zambia, India, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Ghana and China, with defending champion Jay Sandhu leading the field.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Kamaisi wins NCBA Kabete Open, tops KAGC order of merit

    Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title at VetLab Sports Club, finishing on 219 total and receiving KES 115,600 from the KES 500,000 prize purse. The victory moves him to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points, ahead of Jay Sandhu on 630 points.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Omollo wins maiden NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship

    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

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Basco Paints launches Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026

    Basco Paints officially launched the Duracoat Golf Masters Series 2026, a premier national golf circuit aimed at growing golf in Kenya. The inaugural series will feature twelve qualifying tournaments across selected premier golf clubs, with golfers allowed to compete in up to three qualifying events, beginning May 22, 2026.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Kirimi wins eighth leg of Kengen golf tournament series

    Eric Kirimi scored 42 stableford points to win the final leg of the Kengen golf tournament at VetLab Sports Club, beating 256 corporate and guest golfers. The tournament series, held across eight venues, attracted a total of 1,232 golfers from across the country.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Nakuru's Kamaisi wins 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open golf championship

    John Kamaisi from Nakuru Golf Club won the 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open after finishing on 3-over par 219 across three rounds at Kiambu Golf Club, claiming Ksh 92,500 from a Ksh 500,000 prize purse in a 82-golfer tournament.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Kenya names team for Africa golf championship in Mauritius

    Kenya Golf Union has selected four amateur golfers for the African Region IV Men's Team Championship at Tamarina Golf Club in Mauritius from June 2–6, led by 18-year-old Junaid Ayaz Manji of Sigona. The squad, chosen from national amateur rankings, includes Kamoza Longwe, Rafael Leming'ani, and Mwathi Gicheru.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

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