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Samuel Njoroge

Also known as: National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge · Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge · Samuel Chege Njoroge

Professional golfer leading the PGK Equator Tour Order of Merit standings and recent winner of the sixth leg at Nakuru Golf Club.

2026-05-072026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePro Samuel Njoroge delivered a sterling 12-under-par 280 total gross over 72-holes to triumph in the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club layout, cementing his dominance in the tournament's Order of Merit standings.

    Njoroge wins sixth PGK Equator
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizePGK Equator Tour sixth leg winner Samuel Njoroge. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Pro Samuel Njoroge delivered a sterling 12-under-par 280 total gross over 72-holes to triumph in the sixth leg of the PGK Equator Tour at the Nakuru Golf Club layout, cementing his dominance

    Njoroge triumphs in sixth PGK Equator Tour
  4. Citizen Digital

    akuru leg will be played from Thursday, 6 August, to Sunday, 9 August, with valuable Order of Merit points up for grabs as the season reaches its halfway mark.Speaking during a training session at Thika Sports Club ahead of the Nakuru event, Safaricom-backed golfer Samuel Njoroge

    Olympic race heats up as PGK Equator Tour reaches midpoint
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    for crucial ranking points in the race to qualify for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.The four-day tournament which culminates on Sunday, July 19, has attracted more than 50 of the country’s leading professional golfers, including Samuel Njoroge

    Ruiru set for PGK Equator Tour action as circuit enters fifth leg
  7. Citizen Digital

    for crucial ranking points in the race to qualify for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.The four-day tournament which culminates on Sunday, July 19, has attracted more than 50 of the country’s leading professional golfers, including Samuel Njoroge

    Ruiru set for PGK Equator Tour action as circuit enters fifth leg
  8. Citizen Digital

    Meanwhile, Samuel Njoroge produced the round of the day, firing a superb 5-under par 66 to erase his opening-round deficit and climb to ninth place on 1-under par overall.

    Defending champion Kibugu takes control ahead of final round in Nyali
  9. Capital News

    So this bill now brings that into currency that widowers will now benefit from the pension estate of a deceased female Member of Parliament,” Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge said.

    Widowers of Female MPs to Receive Spousal Pension Under New Law
  10. Citizen Digital

    ._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Leading the overall standings heading into the tournament is Safaricom-sponsored golfer Samuel Njoroge

    Nyali hosts fourth leg of PGK Equator Tour as golfers chase major qualification spots
  11. The Standard

    A true test of their adaptability for those eying the international stage.At the moment, Samuel Njoroge sits pretty at the summit with 2,017 points, ahead of Dismus Indiza (1,890 points).

    Hunt for MKO 2027 and Olympic Games slots heads to coast
  12. Citizen Digital

    PGK Equator Tour heads to Nyali for fourth leg By Citizen Reporter July 02, 2026 05:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Samuel Njoroge follows a shot on his way to winning the second leg of the PGK Equator T

    PGK Equator Tour heads to Nyali for fourth leg

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Njoroge wins sixth PGK Equator leg at Nakuru

    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

  2. Samuel Njoroge wins sixth PGK Equator Tour leg

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. PGK Equator Tour reaches midpoint, races intensify

    The PGK Equator Tour moves to Nakuru for its sixth leg (August 6–9), with more than 50 professional golfers competing for Order of Merit points and qualification to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and 2028 Olympic Games. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 2,852 points.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. PGK Equator Tour's fifth leg begins at Ruiru Golf Club

    The PGK Equator Tour reaches its fifth leg at Ruiru Golf Club this week, featuring more than 50 of Kenya's leading professional golfers competing for ranking points toward qualification for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Samuel Njoroge leads the Order of Merit standings with 2,377 points after the circuit's opening four legs.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PGK Equator Tour fifth leg begins at Ruiru Golf Club

    The PGK Equator Tour heads to Ruiru Golf Club this week for its fifth leg, where Kenya's top professional golfers compete for ranking points toward qualification for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The four-day tournament, which runs through Sunday July 19, has attracted more than 50 leading professional golfers.

    16 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

Monday 6 July

  1. President assents to law extending pension rights to widowers

    President William Ruto has assented to the Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Act, which grants female Members of Parliament the same pension and dependent coverage as male counterparts and extends pension rights to widowers and children of deceased female MPs. The law also allows MPs to choose between receiving a pension or gratuity and increases benefits for families of deceased legislators.

    6 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 4 July

  1. Nyali Golf Club hosts PGK Equator Tour fourth leg

    More than 50 professional golfers are competing at Nyali Golf Club for the fourth leg of the Professional Golfers of Kenya Equator Tour, chasing ranking points to secure places at the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and 2028 Olympic Games. Samuel Njoroge leads the overall standings with 2,017 points.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. PGK Equator Tour reaches coast for MKO 2027, Olympic qualification

    Over 50 local professionals are competing at Nyali Golf and Country Club (July 2–5) in the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour, which serves as qualifying grounds for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open and 2028 Olympic Games. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 2,017 points.

    3 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. PGK Equator Tour fourth leg begins at Nyali Golf Club

    Nyali Golf Club will host the fourth leg of the PGK Equator Tour from Thursday to Sunday, with over 50 professional golfers expected to compete. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 2,017 points, followed by Dismas Indiza with 1,890 points.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. PGK Equator Tour's third leg starts at Limuru Country Club

    Kenya's top professional golfers compete in the second edition of the PGK Equator Tour at Limuru Country Club from 18–21 June 2026, with more than 50 professionals battling for honours and pursuing the 2026 Order of Merit title. Samuel Njoroge leads the standings with 1,517 points after two opening events.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Samuel Njoroge wins second PGK Equator Tour leg at Thika

    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

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Mohit seeks to extend lead at PGK Equator Tour leg two

    Mohit Mediratta of Sigona Golf Club, winner of the opening leg in April, heads into the second leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Thika Sports Club (21–24 May) confident of another strong performance despite stiff competition.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. President Ruto plans to recruit 20,000 teachers, defends CBE

    President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Parliament opens public participation on 2026/27 budget estimates

    The National Assembly has invited the public to submit views on the 2026/27 budget estimates through hearings scheduled for May 13–15 in various counties and written submissions due by May 25.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. National Assembly launches public hearings on Sh4.78 trillion budget

    The National Assembly has begun public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27 across 16 counties from May 13 to May 15, with the Budget and Appropriations Committee inviting citizens and stakeholders to submit written memoranda by May 25 as part of the constitutional requirement for public participation in budget-making.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

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