Amateur golfers set for battle at inaugural Nanyuki Open tourney
The serene fairways of the Nanyuki Sports Club will become the epicentre of Kenyan amateur golf as the inaugural Nanyuki Open tees off tomorrow...
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The inaugural Nanyuki Open, a new addition to the NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit, is set to begin tomorrow at Nanyuki Sports Club. This tournament will draw Kenya's top amateur golfers, including recent champions and leading contenders, to vie for vital ranking points.
- Leading the field is Elvis Muigua, fresh off victories at the Malindi Open-Vasco Da Gama Cup and Diani Beach Masters.
- Notable challengers include John Lejirma, known as “Kenya One,” and Michael Karanga, a perennial contender and Muigua's mentor.
- Also competing is Isaac Makhoha, who recently secured victory at the Railway Invitational.
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Kenyan Sporting Events Featuring BingwaFest, Nanyuki Open, Boxing Title Defense, and Football Leagues - September 2025
The Nyanza Region BingwaFest extravaganza is set to begin today at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya, where over 500 athletes will compete for a prize pool exceeding Sh6 million. In golf, the inaugural Nanyuki Open is scheduled to start tomorrow at Nanyuki Sports Club as a new addition to the NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship circuit. In boxing, Praxides Anyango is set to defend her Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) title against Flora Machela on October 10 in Nairobi. On the football front, the Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) is targeting promotion to the SportPesa Premier League in the next National Super League season. Meanwhile, Ulinzi Stars have moved to the top of the SportPesa League table with four points after a 0-0 draw against Kariobangi Sharks.
