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Muthaiga Golf Club

Also known as: the Golf Club

Muthaiga Golf Club — golf club at center of land dispute with Kenya Forest Service over Karura Forest occupation.

2026-05-042026-09-27

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … I would like to thank my team for their unwavering support, and I hope to maintain 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 …

    Wakhu wins fifth leg of the PGK Equator Tour in Ruiru
  3. The Standard

    … At the Muthaiga Golf Club, senior golfer Peter Odundo braved the temporary harsh course and weather conditions to deliver a magnificent score to claim the overall winner title during the Murdoch University corporate golf day on Saturday.Odundo carded an impressive score of 44 sta …

    Mwangi rules Duracoat Golf Masters in Nanyuki
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The series will then return to Nairobi for its decisive final qualifying stretch with events at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club and Thika Sports Club, where the remaining places at the Somabay World Grand Finale will be determined.The Karen qualifier …

    Road to Somabay Karen edition produces new finalists for World grand finale
  5. Citizen Digital

    … This win gives me a lot of confidence going forward, and I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout the journey."For his victory, Chege walked away with Ksh 400,000 from the tournament's Ksh 2 million prize purse.Muthaiga Golf Club's Greg Snow and defending champi …

    Samuel Chege claims maiden Sunshine Development Tour title in Nyali
  6. Citizen Digital

    … I'm excited to get back out there tomorrow and see what the final round has in store." Hot on his heels are Greg Snow of Muthaiga Golf Club and Mohit Mediratta of Sigona Golf Club, who are tied for second place on 3-under par overall, just one shot behind the leader. …

    Defending champion Kibugu takes control ahead of final round in Nyali
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    … ng round and fend off a strong field of 130 golfers from across East Africa.The victory follows his triumph at the NCBA Kiambu Open earlier this season and sees him rise to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points after 13 events, overtaking Muthaiga Golf Club …

    Nakuru's Kamaisi wins Kabete Open title
  9. Citizen Digital

    … He overtakes Muthaiga Golf Club's Jay Sandhu, who drops to second on 630 points. …

    Kamaisi clinches NCBA Kabete Open to go top of KAGC order of merit
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Audio By Vocalize Muthaiga Golf Club's Eugene Wafula secured his first-ever Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) title after winning the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club on Sunday. …

    Eugene Wafula claims maiden Ruiru Open title
  11. May 2026
  12. The Standard

    … The series, which was launched this week, will be played at 12 other courses, which include Nakuru Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Nyali Country Club, Kericho Golf Club, and Karen Country Club. …

    Mukhisa Kituyi rules Golf Masters opener
  13. The Standard

    … The series, which was launched this week, will be played at 12 other courses, which include Nakuru Golf Club, Sigona Golf Club, Muthaiga Golf Club, Nyali Country Club, Kericho Golf Club, and Karen Country Club. …

    Kituyi beats 247 golfers to win Golf Masters opener

Thursday 24 September

  1. Kenya sends 15-golfer contingent to inaugural Rwanda Open

    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 →

Monday 21 September

  1. Greg Snow finishes seventh at Uganda golf series event

    Kenya's Greg Snow finished tied-seventh on two-under-par 211 gross at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda, the best-placed Kenyan in the international field. Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo won the event with his maiden Sunshine Development Tour title.

    21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Three golfers share lead after Pearl of Africa first round

    Willys Kitata of Uganda, Godwin Okoko of Nigeria, and Emma Ogwang of Uganda each shot 5-under-par 66 to share the lead after the opening round of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua alleges Ruto behind Muthaiga Golf Club land invasion

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind the recent invasion of a section of Muthaiga Golf Club by the Kenya Forest Service, which claims the parcel encroaches onto the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. Gachagua accused Ruto of seeking to grab private property for self-gain and vowed to stop the land grab.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. KFS declares Muthaiga Golf Club's Karura Forest occupation illegal

    The Kenya Forest Service has stated that Muthaiga Golf Club lacks evidence proving lawful ownership of a contested 21.8-hectare section of Karura Forest, declaring the club's occupation illegal. KFS says the disputed land (Land Reference Number 13134/3) encroaches onto the gazetted forest reserve, which has been protected since 1932.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya Forest Service accuses Muthaiga Golf Club of illegal forest occupation

    The Kenya Forest Service has accused Muthaiga Golf Club of illegally occupying part of the gazetted Karura Forest, saying its records show no legal evidence the club has a right to the disputed section, despite the club's claim of holding a title deed. Karura Forest, which covers approximately 1,044.1 hectares and was gazetted in 1932, was leased to the golf club in the 1960s with boundary alterations approved in the 1970s.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. KFS disputes Muthaiga Golf Club's legal right to Karura Forest land

    The Kenya Forest Service has challenged Muthaiga Golf Club's occupation of part of Karura Forest, saying its records contain no evidence of the club's legal right to occupy the disputed section of the gazetted forest reserve. The dispute arose after KFS took control of access to part of the club's Front Nine.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. KFS defends takeover of Muthaiga Golf Club over forest encroachment

    The Kenya Forest Service has defended its move to take over part of the Muthaiga Golf Club course, saying the section in question encroaches on the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. KFS says Karura Forest was surveyed in the early 1920s, registered in 1923, declared a Forest Reserve in 1932, and later declared a Central Forest in 1964.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KFS takes over Muthaiga Golf Club holes, claims land within Karura Forest

    The Kenya Forest Service has occupied a section of Muthaiga Golf Club's course, blocking member access to holes 2 through 9, claiming the land falls within Karura Forest boundaries. The club's board is working to resolve the dispute.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Muthaiga Golf Club regains course access after KFS takeover dispute

    Muthaiga Golf Club has restored access to a section of its course after the Kenya Forest Service temporarily took it over, claiming it forms part of Karura Forest. The club's board intervened to resolve the dispute and resumed normal operations.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

  1. Gailey Singh wins Kenya Re Annual Corporate Golf Tournament

    Gailey Singh took overall honours at the 2026 Kenya Re Annual Corporate Golf Tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club on September 11, scoring 43 points. The event brought together golfers, insurance industry players and business partners, with Joseph Kamiri winning the men's category and Dorcas Njoroge the ladies' category.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Patron's Cup 2026 golf tournament held at Muthaiga

    The 5th Edition of the Patron's Cup, a three-day golf tournament sponsored by Shabiki.com, took place at Muthaiga Golf Club from August 21–23, 2026, featuring competitive play and cash prizes including a Patron's Jackpot challenge.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. NCBA Golf Series qualifying leg to host 200 golfers in Nyali

    The NCBA Golf Series will hold a qualifying tournament at Nyali Golf & Country Club in Mombasa on August 22, with 200 golfers competing across multiple categories for slots to the Grand Finale in November at Karen Country Club.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Shabiki.com Sponsors 5th Patron's Cup Golf Tournament

    The 5th Edition of the Patron's Cup, Kenya's premier inter-club golf championship, will take place at Muthaiga Golf Club from August 21–23, 2026, with 15 clubs competing across five divisions. Shabiki.com has committed 1 million shillings as a key sponsor, marking the third consecutive year of support for the tournament, which is held in honour of the late President Mwai Kibaki.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Ngecu sole female finalist in Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship

    Brianna-Simone Ngecu of Muthaiga Golf Club has become the only girl to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 NCBA Kenya Junior Matchplay Championship at Sigona Golf Club, defeating Jemile Gacheru 6&4 in the opening round.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 31 July

  1. Quarterfinalists set for 104th Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship

    The Round of 16 of the 104th Kenya Amateur Matchplay Championship at Limuru Country Club produced eight quarterfinalists, including Austria's Ewan Widor, who secured a commanding 6&5 victory, and Sigona Golf Club's Maahir Patel and Junaid Ayaz Manji, who will face each other in the last eight after their respective wins.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. Murdoch University golf tournament offers scholarships for Kenyan students

    Murdoch University hosted a golf tournament at Muthaiga Golf Club to promote academic partnerships and expand higher education opportunities for Kenyan students in Australia, attracting golfers, education stakeholders, diplomats and corporate leaders.

    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 →

Monday 20 July

  1. Jay Sandhu wins Limuru Open, reclaims KAGC championship lead

    Muthaiga Golf Club's Jay Sandhu won the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy with a five-under-par 211, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title of the season and retaking the top spot on the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Wakhu wins fifth PGK Equator Tour leg at Ruiru

    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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. Mwangi wins Duracoat Golf Masters fourth leg in Nanyuki

    Joseph Mwangi, Nanyuki Sports Club chairman, won the fourth leg of the 2026 Duracoat Golf Masters series with 45 stableford points. Jenny Wachuka topped the ladies category with the same score.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Karen Country Club hosts Somabay World Grand Finale golf qualifier

    The ninth Road to Somabay qualifier at Karen Country Club saw amateur golfers compete for places at the Somabay World Grand Finale in Egypt. Chris Huka won with 40 Stableford points, the only player to reach that mark.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Samuel Chege wins maiden Sunshine Development Tour title

    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 →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kibugu leads Absa Invitational after brilliant second round

    Defending champion Njoroge Kibugu shot a 4-under par 67 to reach 4-under overall and take the lead at the Absa Invitational, the fourth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, ahead of the final round at Nyali Golf & Country Club on Thursday.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. John Kamaisi wins 2026 NCBA Kabete Open golf title

    Nakuru Golf Club's John Kamaisi won the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open at VetLab Sports Club with a three-over-par total of 219, claiming his second KAGC season victory and moving to the top of the Order of Merit standings with 736 points after 13 events.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

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 →

Monday 15 June

  1. Eugene Wafula wins maiden KAGC title at Ruiru Open

    Muthaiga Golf Club's Eugene Wafula won the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club, carding a tournament total of two-under-par 217 to secure his first Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title in the three-day WAGR event.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Mukhisa Kituyi wins Duracoat Golf Masters opener

    Mukhisa Kituyi scored 42 stableford points to win the first leg of the 2026 Duracoat Masters Golf series at Vet Lab Sports Club, edging out Sahib Sethi by one point. The series will be played at 12 other courses with a Sh1 million grand finale prize at Mount Kipipiri Golf Resort.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Kituyi wins Basco Paint golf series opener

    Mukhisa Kituyi shot 42 stableford points to win the 2026 Duracoat Masters Golf series opener at Vet Lab Sports Club, beating 247 golfers in a field that marked Basco Paint's golden jubilee celebrations. The series will move to 12 other courses with a grand finale at Mount Kipipiri Golf Resort offering Sh1 million.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

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