Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa share the lead at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open after both carded an impressive eight-under 62 on day one at the Karen Country Club. Kenyan hopes remain alive with Njoroge Kibugu finishing with a four-under 66, placing him in a tie for 16th.

• Lemke finished his round with an eagle on the 18th hole, contributing to his 62 which included six birdies.
• Jarvis achieved his 62 with a bogey-free round featuring 10 birdies, six of which were on the front nine.
• Scotland's David Law and Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat are tied for second with a seven-under-par 63.
• Veteran Kenyan pro Dismas Indiza, 57 years old, has participated in the Open since 1996, only missing once.