Kenya's Mediratta among latest entrant into MKO
Six PGA Tour top guns have also confirmed their participation...
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Sigona Golf Club's Mohit Mediratta is the latest Kenyan golfer confirmed for the upcoming Magical Kenya Open (MKO), scheduled for February 19-22 at Karen Golf and Country Club in Nairobi. His addition brings the number of Kenyan professionals to 11 for the prestigious tournament.
- Gaming firm SportPesa committed Sh20 Million in sponsorship for this year's MKO.
- The MKO will feature six PGA Tour event winners and five former MKO champions, including 2023 winner Jorge Campillo.
- Adel Balala, an amateur, qualified but will be replaced due to attending the Hajj Pilgrimage.
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