-The season opener sponsored by Tecno signals the start of a comprehensive, year-long competitive framework
-Elsewhere, Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Hosts NCBA Sigona Bowl from Wednesday January 15th, to Saturday,17th at Sigona Country Club, Nairobi.
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The East Africa Junior Golf Rankings (EAJGR) officially launch their inaugural season this Friday at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant milestone in the structured development of Junior Golf across the region.
The season opener sponsored by Tecno signals the start of a comprehensive, year-long competitive framework designed to identify, track, and nurture emerging junior golf talent in East Africa.
The EAJGR is a newly established regional rankings system that introduces consistency, transparency, and regular high-quality competition for junior golfers.
With a calendar of 12 tournaments scheduled across 2026, the rankings provide a clear performance-based pathway for young players to measure progress, gain competitive exposure, and position themselves for regional and international opportunities.
EAJGR Tournaments Commissioner Maria Aloo, emphasized the strategic importance of the system saying, “We are excited to launch the East Africa Junior Golf Rankings (EAJGR). The East Africa region is full of talented juniors and we are offering them a great platform to compete regularly under standardized conditions. The EAJGR offers a structured season that allows juniors to build credible competitive records visible to national selectors, sponsors, and international scouts.”
The season-opening tournament at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club is contested over 36 holes of stroke play across two days.
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club serves as the operational base for the East Africa Junior Golf Rankings and the Junior Golf Foundation, reinforcing its role as a central hub for junior golf development in Kenya and the wider region.
The venue’s championship courses and growing Junior-focused infrastructure provide an appropriate platform for launching a rankings system intended to endure beyond a single season.
The Tecno EAJGR season opener also sets the tone for a year that positions East Africa as an increasingly organized and credible contributor to the global junior golf landscape.
As the rankings gain traction, they are expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening talent identification, improving player readiness for elite tournaments, and enhancing the region’s visibility within international junior golf circles.
DAY 1 DRAW-FRIDAY, 16TH, JANUARY, 2026.
8.00 J. MWANGI, J. MUNYORORO, L. KINUTHIA; 8.10 A. AYUMA, B. NJOROGE, J. LUCAS; 8.20 A. MURAYA, N. MWANGI, N. MUMU; 8.30 E. KAMONI, G. OTIENO, L. LARIAK; 8.40 W. WAIHENYA, H. MUTUNGI, A. GACHUNIA; 8.50 D. JUNIOR, M. GITAU, S. NGIGI; 9.00 A. KAMAU, L. MUNENE, K. LENNE; 9.10 L. THAMA, P. NYAPUOCH, B. WANGUI.
Elsewhere, The Kenya Golf Union (KGU) hosts the NCBA Sigona Bowl from Wednesday 15th, to 17th Saturday 17th, January 2026 at Sigona Golf Club in Nairobi, officially opening the 2026 competitive Golf season in Kenya.
The championship has attracted 150 registered players from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and India, underscoring its stature as one of the region’s premier amateur golf events.
Defending champion Michael Karanga returns to Sigona Golf Club aiming to retain his title after claiming victory in the previous edition with a winning score of -4 and will face strong competition from a talented field that includes Elvis Muigua, Ebill Isaac and Isaac Makokha, all tipped as strong contenders.
Also in action is Elvis Muigua, recently crowned NDC Champion, while Junaid Manji and Hetansh Shah add further quality to the field.
Junaid Manji enters the tournament with the lowest handicap of -3.7, setting the stage for a highly competitive championship.
The NCBA Sigona Bowl is the first tournament on the 2026 Kenya Golf Union (KGU) calendar and will feature a total prize purse of Ksh. 500,000, offering players an early opportunity to earn ranking points and set the tone for the season.
The KGU acknowledges NCBA’s continued partnership and support in advancing competitive Golf and player development within Kenya and the wider region.
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.
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