-The field featured some of the best Amateur Golfers from across the region, all battling for one of the most prestigious amateur Golf titles in East Africa.
-NCBA Group MD John Gachora also announced that rising star Njoroge Kibugu has officially joined the NCBA professional squad.
-Mean while Elly Barno Clinches the 2025 NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield Title Nandi Hills.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS.
Kevin Juma posted a round of 76 gross to claim the Overall Title of the 5th edition of the NCBA Golf Series during the Grand Finale held at the Muthaiga Golf Club Course in Nairobi County over the weekend.
The Royal Nairobi Golf Club handicap 4 player emerged top after a tightly contested round that brought together 90 qualifiers from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Apart from the trophy, Juma, who had earlier won the overall Men’s title at his home club’s leg of the series in September, took home a cash prize of Ksh. 130,000, an air ticket to London courtesy of Kenya Airways, a signature leather bag from Sandstorm and a bottle of Johnnie Walker courtesy of EABL.
“This victory means a lot to me because the NCBA Golf Series brings together some of the strongest players from across the region. The Muthaiga course was demanding as usual, so I had to focus on every shot. I tried to stay patient and play my game, especially on the back nine where conditions were tough. I am grateful for the opportunity to compete at this level, and I want to thank NCBA for creating a platform that pushes golfers like us to keep improving,” said Juma.
The field featured some of the best amateur golfers from across the region, all battling for one of the most prestigious amateur golf titles in East Africa.
Coming in closely behind him was VetLab Sports Club’s John Odhiambo, playing off handicap 3, who carded 76 gross but lost on count back due to Juma’s lower handicap.
Odhiambo, who also secured his ticket to the Grand Finale by winning his home club leg, walked home with Ksh. 130,000, an air ticket to Mauritius courtesy of Kenya Airways, a Sandstorm signature bag and a bottle of Johnnie Walker.
VetLab produced another champion through Mary Karano, who claimed the Overall Lady Winner title. Playing off handicap 12, she carded an impressive 79 gross to secure her place among the top performers of the tournament and also earned Ksh. 130,000, an air ticket to South Africa courtesy of Kenya Airways, a Sandstorm bag and a Johnnie Walker bottle.
Among the juniors, Marcel Adeyemo (handicap 28) posted an impressive 41 points to claim the junior title, showcasing the growing strength of youth golfing talent across the region.
In the subsidiary categories, Amon Ngecu (handicap 25) claimed the Staff prize with 38 points, while Patrick Cheruiyot (handicap 26) won the Guest prize after carding 44 points.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora said, “Tonight is special because it marks five years since we began this journey. When we launched the NCBA Golf Series in 2021, our vision was to build a platform that could help grow the sport, nurture talent, and bring communities together. Looking back today, I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished collectively. Over these five years, our investment of over Ksh. 200 million in Golf has seen us connect with more than 10,000 golfers, activate over 400 tournaments and work closely with nearly all Golf clubs across the region. The 2025 Golf Series season spread across East Africa hosted 38 events, including qualifiers, mugs and club nights. Together, these events formed a vibrant and connected golfing community.”
Gachora also announced that rising star Njoroge Kibugu has officially joined the NCBA professional squad.
He becomes the latest addition to the group of professionals the Bank is supporting on the PGK Equator Tour, which includes Edwin Mudanyi, Eric Obura and Abraham Galgalo.
The NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale attracted a field of 250 players, made up of the 90 regional qualifiers and invited guest players.
The tournament was jointly supported by EABL through its Johnnie Walker brand, Sandstorm Kenya, VISA, JCB Ganatra and Kenya Airways.
Meanwhile, Elly Barno clinched the 2025 NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield Title at the Nandi Bears Club course in Nandi County during the conclusion of the tournament with an exciting finish to successfully defend his title in a commanding fashion after posting a total score of 221 gross.
He delivered exceptional golf in the final day by maintaining steady form to stay ahead of the field to Secure first place and reaffirm his dominance on his home course.
With last year’s winning momentum and the added advantage of local familiarity, Barno’s victory highlighted both his consistency and competitive edge.
Daniel Kiragu finished in second place with a total of 224 gross while Amos Odongo claimed third position after posting 225 gross, rounding off a highly competitive leaderboard.
This year’s championship featured a strong field of 50 players, continuing the tournament’s growth as one of the most prestigious events on Kenya’s amateur Golf circuit.
Nandi Bears Club once again demonstrated its commitment to nurturing top-tier amateur Golf by hosting a professionally executed event on a challenging course known for its scenic beauty and demanding layout.
The 2025 edition delivered thrilling moments and reaffirmed the club’s place as a key contributor to the development of competitive golf in the region.
As the NCBA Nandi Bears Open Shield continues to grow, this year’s championship has set a high standard of excellence one that players will remember.
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.
ENDS.
KINDLY ADVERTISE WITH US.
FOR YOUR GOLF/SPORTS/BUSINESS/ENVIRONMENT/HEALTH/OPINIONS/SPONSORED CONTENTS OR BUSINESS PROMO,
CONTACT US.
mmaarufu@gmail.com.
golfnewslinks@gmail.com.
Phone/What’s up…+254726614604.
+254722415598.
