-The trio comprises Michael Karanga of Ndumberi Golf Club, Veteran professional Dismas Indiza of Kakamega Golf Club and Karen Country Club’s Edwin Mudanyi, setting the stage for an exciting battle for the title and a share of the Ksh. 1.5 million prize purse.
-A total of 30 players and ties made the cut to the final round on Tuesday, where they will battle not only for the trophy and prize money, but also valuable Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), and Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit points.
-The Kabete Challenge is poised for a dramatic finish as players seek to claim the third title of the 2026/27 Sunshine Development Tour season.
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The battle for the Kabete Challenge title, the third leg of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing, intensified after round two on Monday,5th, June at Vet Lab Sports Club in Nairobi, with three players tied at the top of the leaderboard on 1-under par 143 gross heading into Tuesday’s final round.
The trio comprises Michael Karana of Ndumberi Golf Club, Veteran professional Dismas Indiza of Kakamega Golf Club and Karen Country Club’s Edwin Mudanyi, setting the stage for an exciting battle for the title and a share of the Ksh. 1.5 million prize purse.
Karanga, who continues to impress in his debut season as a professional, carded a second-round score of 1-under par 71 gross with his round featuring birdies on holes 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th and 17th, while dropped shots on 8th, 10th, 11th and 16th saw him settle for a share of the lead.
“I’m happy to be in contention heading into the final round. The course is demanding, but I’ve stayed patient and trusted my game. Tomorrow will be about keeping the same mindset and giving myself a chance down the stretch,” said Karanga after his round on Monday.
Indiza produced one of the day’s best rounds, returning a 3-under par 69 gross to erase the deficit from his opening-round 74 gross and move into contention.
The veteran’s scorecard featured birdies on the 3rd, 7th, 9th, 15th and 16th holes, with his only blemishes coming on the 5th and 14th.
Commenting on his round, he said, “I played much better today and managed to capitalize on a few opportunities. It’s always good to be in the mix going into the final day, and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead.”
Mudanyi also worked his way into a share of the lead after carding 1-under par 71 gross with his round that included birdies on the 7th, 8th and 11th holes, while bogeys on the 2nd and 17th prevented him from taking sole possession of top spot.
Mudanyi said, “It was a solid day overall. I kept myself in position and remained patient when things got tough. The leaderboard is very close, so I’ll focus on playing my game and seeing where it takes me tomorrow.”
Just one shot behind the leaders on level-par 144 gross is a two-way tie featuring Vet Lab’s own Robinson Owiti and Nyali Golf & Country Club amateur Adel Balala.
Owiti carded a round of 1-under par 71 gross, while Balala battled to a level-par round to remain firmly in the hunt for the title.
Tied for sixth place on 1-over par 145 gross are Samuel Njoroge Chege and Taimur Malik, while Nigerian duo Godwin Okoko and Sunday Olapade share eighth position on 2-over par 146 gross each.
A total of 30 players and ties made the cut and will return for the final round on Tuesday, where they will battle not only for the trophy and prize money, but also valuable Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), and Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit points.
With just a single shot separating the leaders from the chasing pack, the Kabete Challenge is poised for a dramatic finish as players seek to claim the third title of the 2026/27 Sunshine Development Tour season.
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