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September 2, 2025
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Makokha wins the Railway Invitation title with a bang

Makokha wins the Railway Invitation title with a bang

Isaac Makokha, a golfer who has never heard the roar of a crowd, let his golf clubs do the talking at the seventh edition of the Railway Invitation on Sunday...

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Isaac Makokha, a hearing-impaired golfer, has triumphed at the 2025 Railway Invitation, defeating Kenya's top-ranked golfer, Michael Karanga. This victory marks a significant moment for disability sports in Kenya and highlights inclusivity in competitive golf, securing Makokha his first title since 2022.

  • Makokha won with a score of 5-under (211), beating Karanga's 4-under (212) by a single stroke at the Kenya Railway Golf Club.
  • President of the Kenya Sports Federation of the Deaf, Bernard Banja, described the win as "a proud and historic moment for the deaf sporting community."
  • Makokha earned a prize of Shs 92,500 and will represent Kenya at the 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan.

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