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Chauhan keeps his cool to win at Nyali Club
Handicap 16 Kibet Kikwai returned 37 countback points after tying on the same score with third-placed handicap 14 Dinesh Sasan.
By Maarufu Mohamed and Mose Sammy 2 months ago
Chauhan keeps his cool to win at Nyali Club
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Girl stuck in Indian hospital after lapse of government medical cover
Fyona Wanjiku requires urgent third kidney transplant, costing Sh6.5 million. Family appeals for support to bring her home safely.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Girl stuck in Indian hospital after lapse of government medical cover
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Historic Lamu Island bursts into life for three-day cultural fiesta
All roads lead to Lamu Island for the annual cultural festival, which kicks off tomorrow and runs until Saturday, November 22.
By Maarufu Mohamed 2 months ago
Historic Lamu Island bursts into life for three-day cultural fiesta
Njenga's powerful swings earn him victory at Sea-Link course
Kenya Navy lady golfers dominate the leader board with in women's category.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Njenga's powerful swings earn him victory at Sea-Link course
All set for inaugural Savannah Greens Challenge
The home club's Kimeu, who is among the top players, has vowed to keep the trophy home.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
All set for inaugural Savannah Greens Challenge
Local amateurs to face pros test in Sunshine Development Tour
A total of 84 golfers from across Africa and beyond are set to tee off in the seventh and eighth legs of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Local amateurs to face pros test in Sunshine Development Tour
Julius Kioko swings to victory in King of the course final at Nyali Club
The golfer will represent the country at the 2026 Lekoa Classic in South Africa.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Julius Kioko swings to victory in King of the course final at Nyali Club
Kioni makes history with win in Rift Valley Matchplay tournament
Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of the recently restored 95-year-old Rift Valley Matchplay Championship
By Mose Sammy and Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Kioni makes history with win in Rift Valley Matchplay tournament
Muchai swallows Sweet Banana's top prize
The handicap 19 player rose above all odds by recording the day's best brilliant score of 44 stableford points.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Muchai swallows Sweet Banana's top prize
Junior golfers shine in US Kids tournament at Nyali Golf Club
The course featured the juniors from under 6 years to 18 years who tamed the fairways by unleashing their skills and talent playing either 18 or 9 nine holes to walk home with medals.
By Maarufu Mohamed 3 months ago
Junior golfers shine in US Kids tournament at Nyali Golf Club
14-year-old Chauhan beats over 145 golfers to win at Nyali Club
14-year-old Shay Chauhan scored 42 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner of the 'Muwi' Roofing golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
14-year-old Chauhan beats over 145 golfers to win at Nyali Club
Stage set for busy golf weekend in Mombasa
Coast golfers will this time have no time to waste as they sharpen their golf sticks to honour a two-day double tournament at Sea-link Mombasa and Nyali Golf and Country Club Course this weekend.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Stage set for busy golf weekend in Mombasa
Mochanga retains the Commander Kenya Navy 2025 Trophy at Sea-Link
Playing off handicap 4, Mochanga braved a close challenge after carding a countback score of 35 stableford points to emerge the KDFGA Division A winner.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Mochanga retains the Commander Kenya Navy 2025 Trophy at Sea-Link
Golfers set for Navy tournament at Mombasa Club
Over 130 plus golfers are set for the Commander Kenya Navy Tournament set for the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Club on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Golfers set for Navy tournament at Mombasa Club
Kenyans to take part in world championships
A strong squad of 29 players will be representing the country in this year's International Practical Shooting Confederation Handgun World Shoot Championship in South Africa.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Kenyans to take part in world championships
Moreno wins big at VetLab tournament
Handicap 27 player outclasses 269 golfers to triumph in the weekend meet.
By Mose Sammy and Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Moreno wins big at VetLab tournament
Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
The shot, coupled with steady play across the round, helped her post a brilliant 4-under-par 68 gross, bringing her tournament total to 1-over-par 145 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Kenya celebrates Naomi Wafula's 'hole-in-one' in Kigali Golf Championship
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya's John Wangai and Erick Ooko fought hard to share third place in a strong four-way battle with 3-under par 69 gross each with South Africans Haydn Porteous .
By Maarufu Mohamed 4 months ago
Wangai and Ooko lead Kenya's fight at SportsBiz Africa golf championship in Kigali
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
All eyes will be in Mombasa as Kenya is set to host the IPSC Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition from Thursday at Bamburi Rifle Club.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kenya to handgun tournament in Mombasa
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Her win came through a play off in a tie-break contest with Tanzanian Olomi. Nyanchama rounded up the three-days 54 holes tournament on 230 gross.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kenya's Nyanchama clinches 2025 Uganda Ladies Open title
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Almost a decade later, what began as curiosity blossomed into a remarkable golfing journey that took Adrian Ongwae across some of the region's most iconic fairways.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Adrian Ongwae: From hockey field to golf fairways
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Windsor Club's Njoroge Kibugu is expected to lead Kenya's nine players to Kigali, Rwanda for the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship in the fifth edition of the Sunshine Development Tour.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kibugu leads Kenya's squad to Kigali event
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Fred Obonyo and Carren Akoth showed no mercy to their colleagues by playing out their best to scoop the top gross men and gross lady prizes in the day long 18 holes' tournament.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Obonyo and Akoth win in caddies event at Nyali Golf Club
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
Kenyan riders still have a long way to go, if they are to find tricks on how to tackle the demanding coastal trails at the Loop Safari Gravel Series Vipingo Baobab Ridge tracks in Kilifi.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kenyan riders find it hard to tackle tricky coastal trails
Awuor crowned 2025 Kenya Ladies open Amateur Match play champion
Royal Nairobi Golf Club's lady golfer Ashley Awuor came out blazing in a hotly contested scene to be crowned the 2025 Kenya Ladies Open Amateur Match Play Champion.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Awuor crowned 2025 Kenya Ladies open Amateur Match play champion
Kibugu celebrates back-to-back victories in Sunshine Tour
The event featured the top 30 players and ties from the 70 player starting field with Sh2 million in prize money and Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points on offer.
By Maarufu Mohamed 5 months ago
Kibugu celebrates back-to-back victories in Sunshine Tour
Munyao couple wins in Mombasa as Njogo triumphs in Nyali Club
The day-long 18-hole tournament at the par-71 sea-link course was sponsored by the club captain, George Mokaya.
By Maarufu Mohamed and Mose Sammy 6 months ago
Munyao couple wins in Mombasa as Njogo triumphs in Nyali Club
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
By Maarufu Mohamed, The Conversation Africa 6 months ago
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Onsongo's globe-trotting journey from local fairways to Japan's Sakura
The journey starting during the Covid-19 pandemic to competing internationally is inspiring others.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Onsongo's globe-trotting journey from local fairways to Japan's Sakura
13-year-old Chauhan triumphs at Nyali Club
Playing off handicap 17 Chauhan scored 40 stableford points for victory.
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
13-year-old Chauhan triumphs at Nyali Club
Kibugu forces a top tie with day one leader Nduva
The tournament is among the 11-month legs that will traverse twelve courses across the country before culminating in a grand finale
By Maarufu Mohamed 6 months ago
Kibugu forces a top tie with day one leader Nduva
Kibue crowned in Nakuru as Kaburu stars in Nyali
The Nakuru Golf Club, known for its excellence in golf, hosted the sixth edition of the Tee-Off with Crown Paints series, which was graced by a strong field of 168 golfers.
By Mose Sammy and Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Kibue crowned in Nakuru as Kaburu stars in Nyali
Ruiru Sports Club gears up for KLGU event
The highly anticipated event will bring together over 200 lady golfers from across the country, meeting for a spirited weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
Ruiru Sports Club gears up for KLGU event
12-year-old among top picks in JGF's new Junior Golf Squad
The squad members were selected based on their performances in the national junior tournaments that are held across the Country and their ranking in the JGF Order of Merit.
By Maarufu Mohamed 7 months ago
12-year-old among top picks in JGF's new Junior Golf Squad
Kotu swings to victory in King of the Course event at Nandi Bears Club
Kotu claimed the top position after tying on points with runner-up Vincent Rugut but edged him out on countback.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Kotu swings to victory in King of the Course event at Nandi Bears Club
Golfers await Lion King action at Nandi Bears Club tomorrow
Kericho Club Golf captain Anthony Cheruiyot said the club is delighted to host the series.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Golfers await Lion King action at Nandi Bears Club tomorrow
Over 240 golfers to grace Nyali tournament
A strong field of 240 players will be flexing their muscles for top honours at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Over 240 golfers to grace Nyali tournament
Ibua wins in Mombasa as Musomba shines in Machakos
Elijah Ibua showed his class to win at the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Ibua wins in Mombasa as Musomba shines in Machakos
Over 200 golfers to grace charity meet in Nyali
Golfers always flex their muscles against each other in recognition of glory and honours for top prizes in most tournaments played across the country during weekends.
By Maarufu Mohamed 8 months ago
Over 200 golfers to grace charity meet in Nyali
Gicheru and Nyachera win Coast Junior tournament
Tournament held at Mombasa golf course enabled kids to enjoy golf before going back to school.
By Maarufu Mohamed 9 months ago
Gicheru and Nyachera win Coast Junior tournament