-Royal Nairobi Golf Club celebrates all participants and extends its appreciation to the players, officials, partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of the 2025 Uhuru Shield.
-NCBA Bank is one of East Africa’s leading financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of Banking products and services to corporate, institutional, SME, and consumer clients, Operating across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast.
-KGU organizes national championships, manages the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series, and supports the international representation of Kenyan Golfers.
KENYA GOLF UNION (KGU)-NAIROBI.
Home player John Lejirma delivered a composed and consistent performance to secure the 2025 Uhuru Shield Title with a final score of +1 for 221 gross at the conclusion of tournament at Royal Nairobi Golf Club in Nairobi after three days of intense and high-quality amateur Golf.
Lejirma capitalized on his home-course experience to outplay a competitive field and claim one of the most coveted trophies on the KAGC circuit.
This year’s championship delivered exceptional performances from a strong regional field, reaffirming the tournament’s stature as one of Kenya’s premier amateur events.
Finishing in second place was Yuvraj Rajput of Sigona Golf Club, who carded a total of +5 for 225 gross after a determined final round that kept him firmly in contention.
Third place went to Quram Bhatti of Muthaiga Golf Club, closing with +7 for 227 gross and He is one of the top-ranked players in the field who delivered a solid performance throughout the championship.
Former champion Isaac Makokha of Kenya Railway Golf Club completed the top four, finishing at +8 for 228 gross.
His return to the Uhuru Shield once again demonstrated the consistency and competitive spirit that defined his previous win.
Royal Nairobi Golf Club celebrates all participants and extends its appreciation to the players, officials,
partners, and supporters who contributed to the success of the 2025 Uhuru Shield.
The Club remains committed to fostering excellence in amateur Golf and looks forward to hosting an even more exciting edition in 2026.
The tournament is the second last series in this year’s Calendar of events organized by Kenya Golf Union (KGU) and supported by NCBA Bank.
The Amateurs are now setting their eyes to the last series which will be the Nyali Open Championship to schedule from 18th-20th December at the Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County where the overall Golfer of the year (GOTY) Champion will be crowned.
NCBA Bank is one of East Africa’s leading financial institutions, offering a comprehensive range of Banking products and services to corporate, institutional, SME, and consumer clients, Operating across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast.
The Bank serves over 60 million customers and stands as Kenya’s third-largest Bank by assets, with market leadership in Corporate Banking, Asset Finance, and Digital Banking.
Beyond financial services, NCBA is a strong advocate for community and talent development through initiatives such as the NCBA Golf Series, a premier nationwide tournament that promotes sporting excellence, inclusivity, and youth empowerment.
This commitment reflects NCBA’s broader vision of enabling growth and transformation across the region.
Founded in 1928, the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) is the governing body of amateur golf in Kenya, mandated to Grow, regulate, and promote the game across the country.
KGU organizes national championships, manages the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) series, and supports the international representation of Kenyan Golfers.
Through partnerships with sponsors, clubs, and local communities, KGU continues to make golf more inclusive, competitive, and accessible nationwide, while driving junior development and maintaining global standards of excellence within the sport.
Top 4 Leaderboard-2025 Uhuru Shield.
John Lejirma (Royal Nairobi Golf Club)-221 gross, Yuvraj Rajput (Sigona Golf Club)-225 gross, Quram Bhatti (Muthaiga Golf Club)-227 gross, Isaac Makokha (Kenya Railway Golf Club)-228 gross.
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