The 57th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) teed off at Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi, with Njoroge Kibugu leading Kenya's 18-player squad in pursuit of the Sh62 million top prize and a share of the total Sh348 million (USD2.7 million) purse.

• A total of 144 players from over 30 countries are competing in the tournament.
• Kenya's squad includes 12 professionals and 6 amateurs, with brothers Samuel Njoroge and C. J Wangai also competing.
• The field is described as the strongest ever, featuring defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk from South Africa and five former champions.

The Kenya Golf Union (KGU) has announced a strong ten-man amateur team to represent Kenya at the 2026 Victoria Cup, to be held at Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda from March 3-8. The team, led by Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma, aims to reclaim the prestigious title.

• The team was selected based on performance in the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) standings and the Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) Order of Merit.
• Key players include John Lejirma, along with Elvis Muigua, Isaac Makokha, Daniel Kiragu, and Ebill Omollo from the KAGC series.
• Junior players selected from the JGF Order of Merit are Junaid Manji, Tsevi Soni, Yuvraj Rajput, and Mwathi Gicheru, with Kevin Anyien as a wildcard pick.
• The team will be coached by Ali Khimji, with Brian Akun serving as team manager and Chris Kinuthia as head of delegation.

The Magical Kenya Open (MKO), presented by Absa, kicked off its 57th edition with a Pro-Am event at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi, offering hundreds of Kenyan amateur golfers a unique experience playing alongside professional stars.

• MKO defending champion Jacques Kruyswijk (South Africa) and local golf sensation Njoroge Kibugu inspired amateur players like Mohamed Nyaoga and Yusuf Omari.
• Absa Bank Kenya is supporting the tournament with a Sh65 million injection and participated in the Pro-Am with six batches.
• Amateurs learned crucial tips from pros, emphasizing the importance of an emotionally balanced game and excelling in the short game over long shots.