The 2025 NCBA Golf activities were officially launched today at the Kenya Railway Golf Club, marking the beginning of an exciting golfing calendar across East Africa. This year’s program includes the 5th edition of the NCBA Golf Series and the renewal of partnerships with the Kenya Golf Union (KGU), Junior Golf Foundation (JGF), and, for the first time, the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK).
With an investment of KES 60 million, NCBA is reinforcing its commitment to fostering golf at all levels—juniors, amateurs, and professionals by creating a sustainable development framework for the sport.
Partnership Highlights
- Kenya Golf Union (KGU): Received KES 6 million to facilitate the 2025 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, set to begin on January 24, 2025, at Sigona Golf Club.
- Junior Golf Foundation (JGF): Allocated KES 12 million to support junior golf events, emphasizing talent nurturing and accessibility.
- Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK): Provided with an initial KES 1.2 million starter kit to support professional golf programs over the next three months.
Expanded 2025 Golf Calendar
The 2025 NCBA Golf Series features an ambitious 41 qualifier events, starting with the first leg at Vet-Lab Sports Club on January 25, 2025. The series will span Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with the total number of NCBA-sponsored events rising to 159, up from 130 in 2024.
Highlights of the expanded schedule include:
- 49 junior events in Kenya
- 22 junior events in Uganda
- 3 junior events in Tanzania
- 1 junior event and golf clinic in Rwanda
This expansion underscores NCBA’s dedication to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of golfers.
John Gachora, NCBA Group Managing Director
“We are thrilled to launch the 2025 NCBA Golf activities, showcasing our ongoing commitment to the sport in Kenya and beyond. Over the past five years, we’ve engaged with players across the region, nurturing talent to compete on the global stage.
Junior golf holds a special place in our mission, and we’re proud to see young players making remarkable progress. Our recent NCBA Kenya Invitational showcased incredible performances, including a junior achieving a 10-under par score. This reinforces our belief in investing in junior tournaments, training programs, and mentorship initiatives to shape the future of golf.”
David Ndungu, Chairman, Kenya Golf Union (KGU)
“We are grateful for NCBA’s unwavering support of the KAGC Series, which serves as a premier platform for amateur golfers. This partnership reflects our shared vision of developing golf talent and elevating the sport in Kenya and East Africa.”
John Wangai, Chairman, Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK)
“Our collaboration with NCBA is a game-changer for professional golf in Kenya. This support enables professionals to compete at higher levels and inspires future generations. Together, we aim to raise the standards of professional golf in the region.”
Sustainability Efforts
The golf initiative is part of NCBA’s Change The Story platform, which focuses on 15 sustainability commitments, including championing inclusive sports, community support, skills building, and environmental stewardship. As part of these efforts, NCBA has planted and donated indigenous tree seedlings to Kenya Railway Golf Club, contributing to the Group’s goal of planting 10 million trees by 2030.
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