The 57th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) golf tournament, presented by Absa Bank Kenya, is set to boost Kenya's economy by over USD 5 million (Sh643 Million), attracting 144 players from 25 countries to the Karen Golf and Country Club from February 19-22. This year, the tournament emphasizes nurturing young talent through the Absa 'Beat the Pro' Challenge, integrating junior golfers into the main event.

• The tournament offers a total prize purse of Sh348 million, with the overall winner receiving over Sh60 million, attracting five former MKO winners.
• The Absa 'Beat the Pro' Challenge on February 21 will see qualified juniors compete alongside global pros, with winners receiving a Sh50,000 fully funded Absa Junior Account.
• Absa Bank Kenya has invested Sh65 million in this year’s tournament, with Sh25 million allocated for leverage, underscoring their commitment to talent development and financial inclusion.
• KOGL Chairman Patrick Obath noted the challenge targets juniors aged 12-18 with handicaps not less than 9.0, aiming to motivate them as future MKO players.

The Baseball Federation of Kenya (BFK) is training sports teachers nationwide to introduce Baseball5 into the secondary school games calendar, targeting its popularization and talent development ahead of the Dakar Youth Olympics.

• BFK, in collaboration with the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA), is delivering training clinics to physical education teachers.
• Kisii County was chosen as the pilot region for the training initiative.
• Kenya is currently ranked ninth globally in Baseball5, with aspirations to reach the top five countries.
• The training is crucial as Baseball5 will become an examinable sports subject in schools, providing necessary skills and knowledge to teachers like Roda Mong’ina from Tambacha Secondary School.